The tetrahydridoborate ion, as 'sodium borohydride' NaBH4 is soluble in water and is similarly an excellent reducing agent in this solvent. (Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate cannot be used in water, with which it reacts violently to give hydrogen.)
The tetrahydridoborate ion, as 'sodium borohydride' NaBH4 issoluble in water and is similarly an excellent reducing agent in thissolvent. (Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate cannot be used in water,with which it reacts violently to give hydrogen.)