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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which reagent is used to reduce a ketone to a secondary alcohol without reducing C=C bonds?
Options
A H2 with Raney nickel
B sodium borohydride (NaBH4)
Correct Answer
C chromic acid
D PCC
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

NaBH4 selectively reduces aldehydes and ketones to alcohols without affecting alkenes or esters.

Hint

This reagent delivers a hydride ion to the carbonyl carbon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 14 of 1999
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