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    • Question

      Which of the following is the product when CH₃CHO is

      reduced?
      A CH₃CH₃ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B CH₄ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C CH₃COOH Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D CH₃CH₂OH Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      CH₃CHO is acetaldehyde (an aldehyde). On reduction, aldehydes get converted into primary alcohols. So, CH₃CHO is reduced to ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH). The reaction is: CH₃CHO + 2[H] ⟶ CH₃CH₂OH 

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