AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms MCQ Question

In the given reaction, the reactant undergoes a 1,4-Michael addition, where a nucleophile adds to the β-carbon of an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound, forming a stable intermediate. This intermediate is then reduced by sodium borohydride (NaBH₄), which selectively reduces carbonyl groups to alcohols, leading to the desired product. Other options are not applicable as they do not represent the correct sequence of reactions or the specific reagents involved in this transformation. Understanding the mechanism of Michael addition followed by reduction is crucial for predicting the outcome of such reactions in organic synthesis.