A ketone may react with a nucleophilic hydride ion source (e.g., LiAIH4 or \"H-\

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A ketone may react with a nucleophilic hydride ion source (e.g., LiAIH4 or "H-") and, subsequently, a proton source (e.g., H2O or "H + ") to give a secondary alcohol. (a) For the first step of the reaction, highlight (in the structure below) the atom that is attacked by the hydride ion source, H-. Highlight (in the structure below) the atom that will ultimately (i.e., in the second step of the reaction) be attacked by the proton source, H + . Click on an atom to select it; click again to deselect it. A selected atom will be colored green.

Explanation / Answer

A) Carbon atom & B) Oxygen atom

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