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Meaning of Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The reduction of ketones and aldehydes to their corresponding alcohols, using aluminium alkoxide catalysis in the presence of a sacrificial alcohol.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Meerwein's salt Meesdorf meese Meeson meess meet

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