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Catalytic hydrogenation of _______ gives propan-2-ol.(a) formaldehyde(b) acetaldehyde(c) propionaldehyde(d) acetoneI got this question in quiz.Enquiry is from Aldehydes and Ketones Chemical Reactions topic in portion Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct OPTION is (d) acetone

Explanation: Reduction of acetone in the PRESENCE of catalysts like Ni, Pt or Pd converts it into propan-2-ol, which is a secondary alcohol. It can ALSO be reduced by the reaction with LiAlH4 or NABH4. ALDEHYDES on similar reaction give primary alcohols.



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