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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is the product when an aldehyde is reduced with NaBH₄?
Options
A Carboxylic acid
B Primary alcohol
Correct Answer
C Secondary alcohol
D Alkane
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

NaBH₄ reduces aldehydes to primary alcohols (RCHO → RCH₂OH) and ketones to secondary alcohols (RCOR' → RCHOHR').

Hint

Aldehyde → 1° alcohol.

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