What is the product of the reduction of 3-methyl-2-pentanone?
A)3-methyl-2-pentanol
B)2-methyl-3-pentanol
C)3-methyl-2-pentanal
D)3-methyl-2-pentene
E)no reaction

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The reduction of a ketone with a reducing agent (such as sodium borohydride) results in the formation of a corresponding alcohol. In this case, the reduction of 3-methyl-2-pentanone would result in the formation of 3-methyl-2-pentanol. The other options (B, C, and D) involve the oxidation or elimination of the ketone, which is not the desired outcome in this reaction. Therefore, the correct choice is A.

What Is the Product of the Reduction of 3-Methyl-2-Pentanone