Reduction of a Ketone with NaBH₄ Will Result in the Formation

question 101

Multiple Choice

Reduction of a ketone with NaBH₄ will result in the formation of ________.

• A) a primary alcohol
• B) an alkene
• C) a secondary alcohol
• D) an alkane
• E) an aldehyde

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