MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMHT CET

Which alcohol of molecular formula cannot be obtained by the reduction of carbonyl compound? [MHTCET 2006]

Answer: (B)

Solution

Reduction of a carbonyl compound gives a primary alcohol (from an aldehyde) or a secondary alcohol (from a ketone); 2-methylpropan-2-ol is

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