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Which alcohol of molecular formula `C_(4)H_(9)OH` cannot be obtained by the reduction of carbonyl compound?

A

2-methyl propan-1-ol

B

2-methyl propan-2-ol

C

butanol

D

butane-2-ol

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

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