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What is the approximate frequency of the most important absorption in the starting material that should be absent in the IR spectrum of the product?

What is the approximate frequency of the most important absorption in the starting material that should be absent in the IR spectrum of the product?

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Ketone group undergoes reduction in NaBH4 and produces hydroxy derivative as shown below:

The reaction described converts a ketone to an alcohol.

Therefore, the peak in the IR spectrum of product will be missing the peak corresponds to ketone.

The normal frequency for a ketone peak from cyclohexanone is 1715 cm-1.

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