Hydride Reduction of Carbonyl Groups

For each of the reactions on the left, predict the major organic product.
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Borohydride reduction of a ketone converts the carbonyl group into a secondary alcohol.

Borohydride reduction of an aldehyde converts the carbonyl group into a primary alcohol; the aromatic ring is not reduced.

Borohydride reduction of a ketone converts the carbonyl group into a secondary alcohol; the aromatic ring is not reduced.

Borohydride reduction of a ketone converts the carbonyl group into a secondary alcohol.

Borohydride reduction of an aldehyde converts the carbonyl group into a primary alcohol; the aromatic ring is not reduced.

Borohydride reduction of a ketone converts the carbonyl group into a secondary alcohol; the aromatic ring is not reduced.