DIBAL induces this type of reaction with remarkable chemoselectivity.
Boron-based catalysts for this type of reaction include L-selectrides and oxazaborolidines. DIBAL induces this type of reaction with remarkable chemoselectivity. One reaction of this type converts a carbonyl to a hydrazone, then releases nitrogen gas upon treatment with a base. This type of reaction is often used after the Friedel-Crafts acylation to prevent the polyalkylation caused by the Friedel-Crafts alkylation. (*) Hydrides are potent agents to drive this type of reaction in organic compounds, as exemplified by the conversion of azides to amines, alkenes to alkanes, and ketones to alcohols. This type of reaction occurs at the cathode of an electrochemical cell. For 10 points, name this type of reaction in which the reactant gains electrons, as contrasted with oxidation.
Boron-based catalysts for this type of reaction include L-selectrides and oxazaborolidines.
reduction [prompt on "redox" or "reduction-oxidation" or "oxidation-reduction," prompt on "hydrogenation" due to the DIBAL clue]