Hi dudes, just wana know whether what product i would get when i reduce this compound (CH3CH=CHCOOH, basically consists of C=C(alkene) and -COOH functional group) using H2 gas + nickel catalyst + 200degreescelsius .. My guess is CH3CH2CH2COOH. but im nt sure whether -COOH would undergo reduction in such conditions.
So, I just wana know whether H2 gas + nickel catalyst + 200C as conditions and reagents would reduce -COOH to -COH aldehyde group? I know these conditions are not strong enough to reduce it back to alcohol function group, but im nt sure with aldehyde.
Rgds.
Thanks.