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4-Nitroacetophenone is treated with in methanol at room temperature. The major product is

  1. A1-ethyl-4-nitrobenzene
  2. B4-aminoacetophenone
  3. C1-(4-aminophenyl)ethanol
  4. D1-(4-nitrophenyl)ethanol

Answer: D

in methanol is a mild hydride donor that reduces aldehydes and ketones but leaves aromatic untouched. Only the ketone is reduced, giving the secondary alcohol 1-(4-nitrophenyl)ethanol.
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