Which of the following compounds is obtained from the reduction of butanal using NaBH₄ followed by treatment with water? A) butene B) 1-butanol C) 2-butanol D) butanoic acid

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The reduction of butanal (an aldehyde) using sodium borohydride (NaBH4) followed by treatment with water results in the formation of 1-butanol. Sodium borohydride is a reducing agent that specifically reduces aldehydes to primary alcohols.

Which of the Following Compounds Is Obtained from the Reduction