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Which of the following alcohols cannot be prepared by reduction of a carbonyl compound ?

A

2-methyl propan-1-ol

B

2-methyl propane-2-ol

C

butanol

D

butan-2-ol

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The correct Answer is:
B
The structures of possibles alcohols having formula `C_(4)H_(9)OH` are as

Among these, 2- methyl propane -2-ol cannot be prepared by the reduction of carbonyl compounds.
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