MCAT Organic Chemistry Question 74: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 74

14. The conversion of ubiquinone to ubiquinol requires what type of reaction?

  • A. Condensation
  • B. Oxidation
  • C. Reduction
  • D. Hydrolysis

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The reaction that converts ubiquinone into ubiquinol is a reduction reaction in which two ketones are reduced to two hydroxyl groups.

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