Which alcohol with formula C5H12O cannot be prepared by reduction of aldehyde or ketone-

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Standard XII

Chemistry

Classification of Alcohols

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Which alcohol with formula C₅H₁₂O cannot be prepared by reduction of aldehyde or ketone?

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Dear Student, Tertiary alcohols cannot be prepared by reduction of aldehydes to ketones.So, alcohol with formula C5H12O is 2-Methylbutan2-ol. Regards

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Which alcohol with formula C5H12O cannot be prepared by reduction of aldehyde or ketone?

Dear Student, Tertiary alcohols cannot be prepared by reduction of aldehydes to ketones.So, alcohol with formula C5H12O is 2-Methylbutan2-ol. Regards

Which alcohol with formula C₅H₁₂O cannot be prepared by reduction of aldehyde or ketone?