2. The major product from the reduction of camphor with sodium borohydride can be predicted by steric factors. However, the major product from the reduction of 4-t- butylcyclohexanone is not determined by this factor. Explain.

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2. The major product from the reduction of camphor with sodium borohydride can be
predicted by steric factors. However, the major product from the reduction of 4-t-
butylcyclohexanone is not determined by this factor. Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:2. The major product from the reduction of camphor with sodium borohydride can be predicted by steric factors. However, the major product from the reduction of 4-t- butylcyclohexanone is not determined by this factor. Explain.
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