MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #308

A sample of acetone is treated with sodium borohydride (NaBH4) in an aqueous medium. What is the resulting organic product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #308

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A sample of acetone is treated with sodium borohydride (NaBH4) in an aqueous medium. What is the resulting organic product?

    • A) Propan-1-ol
    • B) Propan-2-ol
    • C) Propane
    • D) Propanoic acid

    Answer: Propan-2-ol

    Explanation: Sodium borohydride selectively reduces the carbonyl group to a secondary alcohol. Propan-1-ol is a primary alcohol formed from the reduction of propanal.