Which Molecule Would Undergo the Fastest Reduction with Sodium Borohydride

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which molecule would undergo the fastest reduction with sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) and why?

• A) because it is the least sterically hindered
• B) because it is the least sterically hindered
• C) because it contains the most electropositive carbonyl due to induction

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