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What is the initial step in the reduction acetone by sodium borohydride to produce 2- propanol?

A

Attack of hydride anion on the carbonyl carbon

B

Attack of a hydride anion on the carbonyl oxygen

C

Attack of the boron on the carbonyl oxygen

D

Attack of the sodium on the carbonyl oxygen

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