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Which of the following alcohols could not be synthesized by reduction of aldehyde ?

Option: 1


Option: 2

CH3CH2OH


Option: 3


Option: 4


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As we learnt ,

Reduction of aldehydes yields primary alcohol while ketones are reduced to give secondary alcohols

This alcohol is secondary alcohol and can be prepared by reduction of the ketone.

Therefore, option (1) is correct.

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