engineering chemistry MCQ #427

The compound that is reduced by NaBH4 to a secondary alcohol is

engineering chemistry MCQ #427

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is reduced by NaBH4 to a secondary alcohol is

    • A) Propanone
    • B) Propanal
    • C) Butanal
    • D) Benzaldehyde

    Answer: Propanone

    Explanation: NaBH4 reduces ketones to secondary alcohols, so propanone is reduced to 2-propanol.