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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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In catalytic hydrogenation of a ketone with H2/Raney nickel, what is formed?
Options
A alkane
B secondary alcohol
Correct Answer
C primary alcohol
D carboxylic acid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydrogenation adds H2 across the C=O bond of a ketone, producing a secondary alcohol (R-CHOH-R').

Hint

Raney nickel catalyzes reduction of carbonyls and alkenes.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 40 of 1999
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