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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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What is the product of the reaction of propanal (CH₃CH₂CHO) with NaBH₄?
Options
A Propanone
B 1-Propanol (CH₃CH₂CH₂OH)
Correct Answer
C Propanoic acid
D Propene
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

NaBH₄ reduces aldehydes to primary alcohols. Propanal is reduced to 1-propanol.

Hint

Aldehyde → 1° alcohol.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 670 of 1999
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