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

A

1-propanol

B

2-propanol

C

Propene

D

n-propane

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The correct Answer is:
B
`underset("Acetone")(CH_3-overset(O)overset(|)C-CH_3) underset("(Reduction)")overset(NaBH_4)to underset("2-propanal")(CH_3-overset(OH)overset(|)(CH)-CH_3)`.
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