engineering chemistry MCQ #551

The product of the reaction of acetone with NaBH4 is

engineering chemistry MCQ #551

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction of acetone with NaBH4 is

    • A) 2-Propanol
    • B) 1-Propanol
    • C) Propanone
    • D) Propanal

    Answer: 2-Propanol

    Explanation: NaBH4 reduces ketones to secondary alcohols. Acetone is reduced to 2-propanol.