MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #370

In a pharmaceutical synthesis, acetone is reduced using sodium borohydride (NaBH4). What is the functional group of the resulting product obtained after workup?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #370

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a pharmaceutical synthesis, acetone is reduced using sodium borohydride (NaBH4). What is the functional group of the resulting product obtained after workup?

    • A) Primary alcohol
    • B) Carboxylic acid
    • C) Alkane
    • D) Secondary alcohol

    Answer: Secondary alcohol

    Explanation: NaBH4 specifically reduces the carbonyl C=O group to a secondary alcohol in ketones; it does not typically reduce isolated C=C double bonds.