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Question Explanation:

Calculating total functional groups reduced by LAH and SBH.

Concept:

Selective Reduction of Functional Groups

Solution:

LAH reduces aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters ( $\mathrm{x}=4$ ). SBH only reduces aldehydes and ketones in this structure ( $\mathrm{y}=2$ ).

$\mathrm{x}=4,\mathrm{y}=2.\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{y}=4+2=6$.

Final Answer: 6