Question

complete the mechanism for the reaction of butanone with nabh4 nabh 4 followed by the addition of aqueous acid.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction mechanism is as follows:

1. Butanone reacts with NABH4 in an aprotic solvent to form an intermediate alkoxide.

2. The alkoxide reacts with aqueous acid to form the corresponding alcohol.

3. The alcohol is then protonated by the acid to form the final product.