(2) Reducing agents and their role

Group Product LAH in ether + + + + + + + + + + + LiAlH(OCMe3)3 in THF +* NaBH4 in EtOH + + + LiAH4 +AlCl3 + + + + + + + + + + + + B2H6 in THF + + + + + + + + + H2+ catalyst + + + + + + + + + + + + +

CHO >C=O CO2H CO2R COCl CONH2 (RCO)2O CN

CH2OH >CHOH CH2OH CH2OH CH2OH CH2NH2 RCH2OH CH2NH2

>C=NOH CH2NH 2 RNO2 >C=C< CC 1 RX RNH2 >CHCH< CH=CH RH

Product is RCHO

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Terylene or Dacron

Fibre, Tyre, Belts

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as a binding material for mixed plastic Glyptal O || [ NH (CH 2 )5 C ]n Nylon6 O O || || [ NH (CH 2 ) 6 NH C (CH 2 ) 4 C ]n Nylon66

13. Caprolactum

Fibre, rope, plastic

14. NH2(CH2)6NH2 Hexa methyl diamine + Adipic acid COOH(CH2)4COOH 15. Urea + HCHO

Fibre, parachutes

O || [ NH C NH CH 2 ]n
Urea formaldehyde resin

Fibre, unbreakable cups & plates

16. Melamine +
HCH || O

Plastic sheets

Melamine formaldehyde resin

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+ HCHO Bakellite

Insulating material for electrical goods thermosetting plastic

18. CH2=CHCH3 (Propylene)

[ CH 2 CH ]n | CH 3 Polypropylene
[ CH 2 CH ]n | OCOCH 3 Polyvinyl acetate

Synthetic carpets, automobile parts, packaging, toys, and houseware. Adhesives, as binder for paints

19. CH2=CHOCOCH3 (Vinyl acetate)