NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
Which of the following can not be made by reduction of ketone or aldehyde with NaBH 4 ?
Options
- A1-Butanol
- B2-Butanol
- C2-Methyl-1-propanol
- D2-Methyl-2-propanol
Correct answer
D. 2-Methyl-2-propanol
Step-by-step solution
2-methyl-2-propanol is OH CH 3 - C | | - CH 3 CH 3 . It can not be obtained by reduction of an aldehyde or ketone with NaBH 4 .