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What is the product when 4-methylpentan-2-one reacts with NaBH₄?
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NaBH₄ reduces 4-methylpentan-2-one (CH₃COCH₂CH(CH₃)₂) to 4-methylpentan-2-ol (CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CH(CH₃)₂), a secondary alcohol.
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