12.3 Synthesis of Alcohols

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    SUMMARY OF ALCOHOL SYNTHESIS
    SN2
    SN1
    Acid-Catalyzed Hydration
    Oxymercuration-Demercuration
    Hydroboration-Oxidation
    Anti-Dihydroxylation
    Syn-Dihydroxylation
    Reduction of Ketones
    Reduction of Aldehydes
    Grignard Addition to Ketones and Aldehydes

    Reduction Reactions

    Catalytic Hydrogenation, Sodium Borohydride (NaBH4, and Lithium Aluminum Hydride (LiAlH4 or LAH)

    reduction of ketones alcohol synthesis
    reduction of aldehydes alcohol synthesis
    reduction organic chemistry
    Oxidation Reduction
    1. Gain 2 bonds to electronegative atoms
    2. Lose 2 bonds to hydrogens
    3. Gain 1 bond to electronegative atom & lose 1 bond to hydrogen
    1. Gain 2 bonds to hydrogens
    2. Lose 2 bonds to electronegative atoms
    3. Gain 1 bond to hydrogen & lose 1 bond to electronegative atom