JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3ro010
Which of the following are reduced by NaBHX4 in methanol at 0∘C to the corresponding alcohol?
Acyclohexanone
Bethyl acetate
Cpropanal
Dbenzonitrile
Answer: A, C
NaBHX4 in methanol reduces aldehydes and ketones to alcohols: cyclohexanone gives cyclohexanol and propanal gives propan-1-ol. Esters and nitriles are not reduced under these mild conditions.