Common Reducing Agents & Incompatible Functional Groups

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In summary, common reducing agents used in organic chemistry include sodium borohydride, lithium aluminum hydride, and hydrogen gas with a metal catalyst. These agents work by donating electrons to a molecule, reducing its overall charge or valence state. Incompatible functional groups in organic chemistry include carboxylic acids and amines, aldehydes and alcohols, and nitro groups and reducing agents. It is important to be aware of these groups because they can react and cause unwanted side reactions or even explosions when mixed together. To determine if two functional groups are incompatible, you can consult a compatibility chart or database, or conduct a small-scale compatibility test in a controlled environment.
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I always get confused between the reducing agents that where would it attack when many functional group are present in compound.
Please tell me about some of the common R.A like
Ni/Pt/Pd + H2
Sodium borohydride
Lithium aluminium hydride

Also please tell which functional groups the aabove R.A cannot reduce
 
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Basically you are asking us to write the organic chemistry book for you.
 
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FAQ: Common Reducing Agents & Incompatible Functional Groups

1. What are common reducing agents used in organic chemistry?

Some common reducing agents used in organic chemistry include sodium borohydride, lithium aluminum hydride, and hydrogen gas with a metal catalyst.

2. How do reducing agents work?

Reducing agents work by donating electrons to a molecule, thereby reducing its overall charge or valence state.

3. What are some incompatible functional groups in organic chemistry?

Some incompatible functional groups in organic chemistry include carboxylic acids and amines, aldehydes and alcohols, and nitro groups and reducing agents.

4. Why is it important to be aware of incompatible functional groups?

Being aware of incompatible functional groups is important because when mixed together, they can react and potentially cause unwanted side reactions or even explosions.

5. How can I determine if two functional groups are incompatible?

You can determine if two functional groups are incompatible by consulting a compatibility chart or database, or by conducting a small-scale compatibility test in a controlled environment.

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