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:

Blood pH

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of the blood, normally maintained within a tightly regulated range of about 7.35 to 7.45.

pH Range

A scale that measures how acidic or basic a substance is, ranging from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic).

Acidosis

Acidosis is a condition in which there is too much acid in the body's fluids, leading to a lower than normal pH level in the blood.

Alkalosis

Alkalosis is a condition characterized by a higher-than-normal pH level in the blood, indicating an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of acids.