Question

reduction of the following molecule results in the production of what alcohol?

ch₃ - ch₂ - ch₂ - ch₂ - ch₂ - ch

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the functional group

The given molecule has an aldehyde functional group (\(-\text{CHO}\)).

Step2: Recall the reduction reaction of aldehyde

When an aldehyde is reduced (e.g., using \(\text{NaBH}_4\) or \(\text{H}_2/\text{Pt}\)), the carbon - oxygen double bond (\(\text{C}=\text{O}\)) is converted to a carbon - oxygen single bond (\(\text{C}-\text{OH}\)). The general reaction for the reduction of an aldehyde \(\text{R}-\text{CHO}\) is \(\text{R}-\text{CHO}+ 2[\text{H}]\xrightarrow{\text{reducing agent}}\text{R}-\text{CH}_2\text{OH}\).
For the given aldehyde \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CHO}\), after reduction:
The formula of the product is \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}\) (1 - heptanol).

Answer:

1 - heptanol