Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding the Reduction

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the reduction of an unsaturated aldehyde or ketone using H₂ in the presence of a transition metal catalyst?

• A) Both the carbon-carbon and the carbon-oxygen double bonds are reduced at the same rate.
• B) The carbon-carbon double bond is reduced more rapidly than the carbon-oxygen double bond.
• C) The carbon-oxygen double bond is reduced more rapidly than the carbon-carbon double bond.
• D) Unsaturated aldehydes and ketones do not undergo any reduction reactions under these conditions.

---

Definitions:

Product Costs

Expenses directly associated with creating a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of the production cost.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor.

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process, but cannot be directly associated with a specific product.