MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #435

In a lab, propanone is treated with sodium borohydride (NaBH4) in the presence of water. What is the IUPAC name of the product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #435

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a lab, propanone is treated with sodium borohydride (NaBH4) in the presence of water. What is the IUPAC name of the product?

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

    Answer: Propan-2-ol

    Explanation: NaBH4 reduces ketones to secondary alcohols like 2-propanol. LiAlH4 also works, but K2Cr2O7 would oxidize an alcohol, not reduce a ketone.