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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Reduction MCQ

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ReductionMediumQuestion 40009

Question

Ketones on reduction generally form:

  1. A
    secondary alcohols
    Correct
  2. B
    primary alcohols
  3. C
    aldehydes
  4. D
    acids

Correct answer

secondary alcohols

Explanation

Reduction converts >C=O to -CHOH-.

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