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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is the product when a ketone is reduced with LiAlH₄?
Options
A Primary alcohol
B Secondary alcohol
Correct Answer
C Tertiary alcohol
D Alkane
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

LiAlH₄ reduces ketones to secondary alcohols (R-CO-R' → R-CHOH-R'). Both NaBH₄ and LiAlH₄ give the same alcohol products.

Hint

Ketone → 2° alcohol.

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