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Offline joshua123

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Redox Reduction Reaction Lab
« on: August 21, 2020, 07:31:53 PM »
Reaction : Reduction of 4-tert-cyclohexanol with NaBH4 and ethanol
what are some sources of errors affecting cis : trans ratio during reaction or work up.
i was thinking maybe loss of reagents or impurities can affect major product?

explain efficacy vs efficiency as a means for preparing the needed starting material for the reduction reactions. major product is trans- 4-tert-cyclohexanol
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Offline rolnor

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Re: Redox Reduction Reaction Lab
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2020, 04:07:10 AM »
Do you mean reduction of 4-tert butylcyclohexanone?
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Re: Redox Reduction Reaction Lab
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2020, 06:55:16 PM »
yes sorry
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Re: Redox Reduction Reaction Lab
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2020, 12:17:00 PM »
It is not easy to see how an impurity could affect the ratio, unless it acted catalytically in some manner.  Do you have something specific in mind?
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