MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #250

A chemist wants to synthesize benzyl alcohol from benzaldehyde. Which reagent is needed to reduce the carbonyl group?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #250

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A chemist wants to synthesize benzyl alcohol from benzaldehyde. Which reagent is needed to reduce the carbonyl group?

    • A) LiAlH4
    • B) NaBH4
    • C) Zn(Hg)/AcOH
    • D) P2O5

    Answer: LiAlH4

    Explanation: LiAlH4 fails due to the lack of selectivity for the carbonyl group reduction over side reactions.