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The compound shown is treated with in methanol, then dilute acid. Which structure is formed?

  1. AStructure A
  2. BStructure B
  3. CStructure C
  4. DStructure D

Answer: A

The compound is acetophenone. delivers hydride to the carbonyl carbon and converts the ketone into the secondary alcohol 1-phenylethanol. It does not remove the oxygen (no product) and does not touch the benzene ring.
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