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Naveen Sharma 7 years, 3 months ago
Because it is stable compared to LiAlH4, it can be used in aqueous solutions and measured in open air where as LiAlH4 will react violently to moisture and water.
Sodium borohydride is a much less hazardous reagent than lithium aluminum hydride. The greater selectivity and safety of NaBH4 make it the preferred reagent in applications with Ketones.
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