NaBH₄ vs LiAlH₄: Choosing a Hydride Reducing Agent: Mechanism + Exam Traps
Choose between NaBH₄ and LiAlH₄ by functional group: aldehydes/ketones vs esters/acids/amides, solvent compatibility, and workup requirements.
Reaction: NaBH₄ vs LiAlH₄: Choosing a Hydride Reducing Agent
What it does: Choose between NaBH₄ and LiAlH₄ by functional group: aldehydes/ketones vs esters/acids/amides, solvent compatibility, and workup requirements.
Typical reagents: LiAlH4, then H2O (NaBH4 would not reduce ester well)