Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 9

9. The major product ’ $X$ ’ formed in the following reaction is

(2019 Main, 10 Jan I)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 9. (b)

Solution:

  1. $NaBH _4$ is a selective reducing agent. It reduces carbonyl

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