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16.9 Reduction of Aromatic Compounds

Just as aromatic rings are generally inert to oxidation, they’re also inert to catalytic hydrogenation under conditions that reduce typical alkene double bonds. As a result, it’s possible to reduce an

1. Catalytic Hydrogenation of Aromatic Rings

Catalytic Hydrogenation of Aromatic Rings

2. Reduction of Aryl Alkyl Ketones

Reduction of Aryl Alkyl Ketones

3. Problem 16-21 How would you prepare diphenylmethane, (Ph)_{\

Problem 16-21 How would you prepare diphenylmethane, (Ph)_{\

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