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What is the product of the reduction of a carboxylic ester using a reagent prepared from BF₃-etherate and LiAlH₄
Options
(a) A carboxylic acid
(b) An alcohol
(c) A cyclic ester
(d) An ether
Correct Answer:
An alcohol
Explanation:
Esters on reduction with ethereal solution of LiAlH₄ gives mixture of alcohols. e.g. Ethyl acetate on reduction with the above reagent gives ethyl alcohol.CH₃ – COOC₂H₅(ethyl acetate) + 4 [H] → 2C₂H₅OH(Ethyl alcohol)
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Topics: Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acid
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Subject: Chemistry
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