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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Reduction MCQ

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ReductionMediumQuestion 40008

Question

Aldehydes on reduction generally form:

  1. A
    primary alcohols
    Correct
  2. B
    secondary alcohols
  3. C
    carboxylic acids
  4. D
    alkanes only

Correct answer

primary alcohols

Explanation

Hydrogen adds across the carbonyl group.

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