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Alcohols and Phenols Preparation of Alcohols by Reduction of Ketones

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Reduction of a ketone with NaBH₄ produces:

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Correct Answer: B) Secondary alcohol

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Reduction converts the ketone carbonyl carbon into a carbon bearing –OH and two carbon groups, giving a secondary alcohol.

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