This TLC plate was observed from the reduction of benzoin to hydrobenzoate using

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This TLC plate was observed from the reduction of benzoin to hydrobenzoate using sodium borohydride as a reducing agent and ethanol as a solvent. It was developed in a solution of 7:3 = hexanes:ethyl acetate.

A) Does the TLC of the product indicate that the desired reduction product was obtained, and do the observed Rf values make sense in terms of the functional groups present in the reactants and products?

B) Is there any reactant in the product mixture? Cite specific Rf values.

C)Does your TLC indicate the presence of benzil? If so indicate Rf of benzoin and benzil. Does the presence of benzil alter the outcome of the reaction in terms of diasteromer obtained?

so/F6 HK | VB N return TLC plote '. Honat fiant OA, OR, A, : 2.9 - 0.51 6. - 24 - 0.57 BI- 0.- 0.11 - bêAZ0). BCrude pvoluct Uisualized na W ight 4.2

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This TLC plate was observed from the reduction of benzoin to hydrobenzoate using

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