AIIMS 2018 Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question

The reduction of 5-methylhex-4-en-2-one using H₂/Pd/C results in the formation of 5-methylhexan-2-ol, which possesses a chiral center at the second carbon atom. This chiral center allows for the existence of two stereoisomers: (R)-5-methylhexan-2-ol and (S)-5-methylhexan-2-ol, due to the different spatial arrangements of substituents around the chiral carbon. Other options are not applicable as they do not provide relevant information or correct answers pertaining to the stereochemistry of the product formed in this reduction reaction.