1. Compare the IR spectra of the cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol – what are the differences? Provide an interpretation.

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1. Compare the IR spectra of the cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol – what are the
differences? Provide an interpretation.
2. Why is NaCl added to the aqueous phase when the product is extracted with
ether during the reduction of cyclohexanone with sodium borohydride?
3. How would you modify the reaction conditions to effect the reduction of cyclohexanone with sodium borohydride
using lithium aluminium hydride as the reducing agent? 

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