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Chemical Reaction Question
« on: December 14, 2006, 12:36:35 PM »
Hello,
I am trying to figure out the products of a reaction between Citric Acid (C6H8O7) and Sodium Borohydride (NaBH4) in an aqueous solution. I realize that the ions of these chemicals will form in the solution but I am trying to figure out the products once the solution is boiled off. Any suggestions or ideas on the products? Thanks
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Re: Chemical Reaction Question
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2006, 01:14:02 PM »
NaBH4 is a reducing agent
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Re: Chemical Reaction Question
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2006, 01:17:04 PM »
Generally sodium borohydride isn't strong enough to reduce carboxylic acids, however.

It will react with carboxylic acids rapidly though, but it's not a reduction reaction.
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