Which of the Following Compounds Might Be Used to Reduce

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds might be used to reduce a carboxylic acid to an aldehyde?

• A) H⁺
• B) Cl₂
• C) K₂Cr₂O₇
• D) KMnO₄
• E) NaBH₄

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Definitions:

Motor Fibers

Nerve fibers that transmit impulses from the nervous system to muscles, causing them to contract.

Cardiac Muscles

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for the heart's contraction and blood circulation.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands, regulating bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Innervation

The supply of nerves to a specific body part, responsible for its sensory and motor functions.