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Reduction with aluminium isopropoxide in excess of isopropyl alcohol is called Meer we in Ponndorff-Verley reduction (MPV). What will be the final product when cyclohex-2-enone is selectively reduced in MPV reaction?

A)  Cyclohexanol               

B)  Cyclohex-2-enol

C)  Cyclohexanone             

D)  Benzene

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

  \[+{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}}CHOH\xrightarrow[[{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}}CHO){{]}_{3}}AI]{}\]   \[+{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}}C=O\]