Predict and draw the structure of the product of the reaction of the following

substrates with the given reducing agent.
2-hexanone mixed with hexanoic acid with
(i) NaBH4
(ii) LiAlH4

To predict and draw the structure of the product generated from the given substrates and reducing agents, we need to understand the reactions that occur when these substances are combined.

(i) Reaction of 2-hexanone with NaBH4:
NaBH4 is a mild reducing agent that is commonly used to reduce carbonyl compounds such as ketones and aldehydes. In this reaction, NaBH4 donates a hydride ion (H-) to the carbonyl carbon of 2-hexanone, resulting in the formation of an alcohol.

Here's how you can predict the product:
1. Start with the structure of 2-hexanone: CH3CH2CH2CH2COCH3
2. Identify the carbonyl carbon (the carbon double-bonded to oxygen). In this case, it is the central carbon.
3. Replace the oxygen on the carbonyl carbon with a hydrogen atom (H-) from NaBH4.
- This will result in the formation of an alcohol group (-OH) on the carbonyl carbon.
4. The product of the reaction between 2-hexanone and NaBH4 is 2-hexanol: CH3CH2CH2CH2CHOHCH3.

(ii) Reaction of hexanoic acid with LiAlH4:
LiAlH4 is a stronger reducing agent compared to NaBH4. It can reduce not only carbonyl compounds but also carboxylic acids. In this reaction, LiAlH4 donates a hydride ion (H-) to the carbonyl carbon of hexanoic acid, resulting in the formation of an alcohol.

Here's how you can predict the product:
1. Start with the structure of hexanoic acid: CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH
2. Identify the carbonyl carbon (the carbon double-bonded to oxygen). In this case, it is the central carbon.
3. Replace the oxygen on the carbonyl carbon with a hydrogen atom (H-) from LiAlH4.
- This will result in the formation of an alcohol group (-OH) on the carbonyl carbon.
4. The product of the reaction between hexanoic acid and LiAlH4 is hexanol: CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2OH.

After predicting the products, you can draw their structures using the given substrates and the changes that occur during the reduction reactions.