Why does NaBH4 reaction, followed by the treatment of H3O reduce ketones to alcohols?

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Chapter6: Reactions Of Alkenes
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Problem 6.31P: When 2-pentene is treated with Cl2 in methanol, three products are formed. Account for the formation...
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