Which reagent is commonly used to convert an aldehyde to a primary alcohol?
Correct Answer: Sodium borohydride (NaBH4)
- Step 1: Identify the starting material, which is an aldehyde.
- Step 2: Understand that we want to convert the aldehyde into a primary alcohol.
- Step 3: Learn that a reagent is a substance used to cause a chemical reaction.
- Step 4: Recognize that sodium borohydride (NaBH4) is a common reagent used for this conversion.
- Step 5: Conclude that using sodium borohydride will reduce the aldehyde to a primary alcohol.
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