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The maximum number of moles of carbonyl compound (aldehyde or ketone) that can be reduced by one mole of `NaBH_(4)` or `LiAlH_(4)` is

A

three

B

one

C

four

D

two

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The correct Answer is:
C
Because one mole of `NaBH_(4)` or `LIAH_(4)` can provide four moles of hydride ions.
`4Roverset(O)overset(||)(CH)+NaBH_(4)+3H_(2)O rarr 4RCH_(2)OH + NaH_(2)BO_(3)`
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