engineering chemistry MCQ #440

The compound that is formed by the reduction of acetone with NaBH4 is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #440

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is formed by the reduction of acetone with NaBH4 is?

    • A) 2-Propanol
    • B) 1-Propanol
    • C) Propane
    • D) Isopropane

    Answer: 2-Propanol

    Explanation: Acetone is reduced by NaBH4 to 2-propanol, a secondary alcohol, as NaBH4 is a reducing agent for carbonyl compounds.