Both LiAlH₄ and NaBH₄ Are Reducing Agents

question 57

Multiple Choice

Both LiAlH₄ and NaBH₄ are reducing agents.Which statement about these reagents is true?

• A)Both reagents contain polar metal-hydrogen bonds.The polarity of the B-H bond is greater than the polarity of the Al-H bond,so LiAlH₄ is the stronger reducing agent.
• B)Both reagents contain polar metal-hydrogen bonds.The polarity of the B-H bond is greater than the polarity of the Al-H bond,so LiAlH₄ is the weaker reducing agent.
• C)Both reagents contain polar metal-hydrogen bonds.The polarity of the B-H bond is less than the polarity of the Al-H bond,so LiAlH₄ is the stronger reducing agent.
• D)Both reagents contain polar metal-hydrogen bonds.The polarity of the B-H bond is less than the polarity of the Al-H bond,so LiAlH₄ is the weaker reducing agent.

---

Definitions:

Charles Horton Cooley

An American sociologist best known for his theory of the "Looking-Glass Self," which describes how personal identity is developed by how we perceive others seeing us.

Subconscious Need

A psychological requirement or drive that operates below the level of conscious awareness, influencing behavior and decision-making.

Game Stage

The stage in childhood when children become capable of taking a multitude of roles at the same time.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture, affecting their personal and social development.