The result of the reduction of either (R) or (S) 2-methylcyclohexanone, in separate reactions, using LiAlH₄… · ABC26OR0666

Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Reagents, Reaction Mechanisms & Named Reactions · Topic: Reagents, Reaction Mechanisms & Named Reactions – General · Exam: GATE 2000-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The result of the reduction of either (R) or (S) 2-methylcyclohexanone, in separate reactions, using $\mathrm{LiAlH}_{4}$ is that the reduction of
(a)The R enantiomer is stereoselective
(b)The R enantiomer is stereospecific
(c)The S enantiomer is stereospecific
(d)Both the R and S enantiomers is stereoselective
Answer
Answer (as printed): D
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