Which of the following is obtained by the reaction of 2-butanone with H₂ in the presence of a transition metal catalyst? A) 1-butene B) 2-butene C) 1-butanol D) 2-butanol

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The reaction between 2-butanone and H₂ in the presence of a transition metal catalyst is a reduction reaction, where the ketone functional group is converted to an alcohol functional group. Specifically, H₂ is a reducing agent (also known as sodium borohydride) and the transition metal catalyst is necessary to facilitate the reaction. The product obtained from this reduction reaction would be a primary alcohol, which is 2-butanol (choice D).

Which of the Following Is Obtained by the Reaction of 2-Butanone