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What is the product when 3-methylbutan-2-one reacts with NaBH₄?
Explanation
NaBH₄ reduces 3-methylbutan-2-one (CH₃COCH(CH₃)₂) to 3-methylbutan-2-ol (CH₃CH(OH)CH(CH₃)₂), a secondary alcohol.
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