Nucleophilic Addition

21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition / Nucleophilic Addition / Problem 4

Problem 4

Draw the major product of the reaction given below.

Major product of the reaction, a secondary alcohol derived from the ketone.

Chemical structure of a ketone with a hydroxyl group attached, indicating a potential product.

Chemical structure of a secondary alcohol with a hydroxyl group attached.

Another view of the secondary alcohol structure with a hydroxyl group.