engineering chemistry MCQ #489

The reaction of 2-butanone with NaBH4 results in?

engineering chemistry MCQ #489

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of 2-butanone with NaBH4 results in?

    • A) 2-Butanol
    • B) 1-Butanol
    • C) 2-Methyl-1-propanol
    • D) Butanal

    Answer: 2-Butanol

    Explanation: NaBH4 reduces 2-butanone to 2-butanol, a secondary alcohol, through a nucleophilic addition of hydride to the carbonyl carbon.