Question

[Review Topics) References Give the relative rates of reaction of methyl decanoate with the four reagents below to give a reduction product. NaBH Diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBAH or DIBAL) in toluene at -78° LiAlH, in anhydrous ether Most reactive 2nd most reactive 3rd most reactive Least reactive Submit Answer Retry Entire Group 9 more group attempts remaining

Answer 1

Relative rate towards reduction of methyl decanoate Most reactive-LIAIH4 2nd most reactive DIBAL in toluene at -78 °C 3rd most reactive - NaBH4 Least reactive - H2 Relative rates towards reaction with methylamine ОН NH2 а b C Most reactive - b 2nd most reactive d 3rd most reactive- a Least reactive - c Relative rates towards reaction with sodium hydroxide NH2 b d а C Most reactive- a 2nd most reactive - b 3rd most reactive - d Least reactive-c