Reduction of 2-Pentanone

Very Hard Organic Chemistry Carbonyl Chemistry

In the realm of carbonyl chemistry, understanding the differences between various carbonyl-containing functional groups is crucial. Consider the following reaction involving a ketone, which is a type of carbonyl compound:

Upon treatment with a reducing agent, which of the following statements correctly describes the outcome of the reaction involving 2-pentanone?

The product is a primary alcohol due to complete reduction of the carbonyl group.

The product is a secondary alcohol as the carbonyl carbon is in a ketone position.

The product retains a carbonyl functional group due to partial reduction.

The product is an aldehyde as the reduction occurs preferentially on the terminal carbon.

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