Which Reagents Would You Use to Accomplish the Following Transformation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which reagents would you use to accomplish the following transformation?

• A) LiAlH₄, then H₃O⁺
• B) NaBH₄ in methanol
• C)1. CH3MgBr, 2. H₃O⁺
• D)H₂,Pd /C
• E) CH₃MgBr and H₃O⁺

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