Which Reagent Would Be Best Suited for the Transformation Shown

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which reagent would be best suited for the transformation shown?

• A) alkaline Cu²⁺ in H₂O
• B) Ag⁺ in H₂O/NH₃
• C) H₂, with Ni catalyst
• D) NaNO₃ at 0°C
• E) NaBH₄ in H₂O

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