Consider the above reaction and identify the missing reagent/chemical.

Consider the above reaction and identify the missing reagent/chemical.

  1. B2H6
  2. Red Phosphorus
  3. CaO
  4. DIBAL-H

Solution

Given reaction is soda lime decarboxylation which takes place with NaOH and CaO. In this reaction carbanion is formed as intermediate.

Asked in: NEET 2021

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