What Is the Missing Reagent in the Reaction Below

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the missing reagent in the reaction below?

• A)[1] LiAlH₄,[2] H₂O
• B)[1] CH₂=CHLi,[2] H₂O
• C)[1] (CH₂=C
• H)₂CuLi,[2] H₂O
• D)[1] DIBAL-H,[2] H₂O

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