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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Reducing agent(s) which can be used to carry out following conversion is/are

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Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
B, C, D
Solution:

The given compound contains ketone + ester, and the product has two alcohol (–OH) groups, so both C=O groups must be reduced.

  • NaBH₄ - does NOT reduce ester
  • LiAlH₄ - reduces ketone + ester
  • H₂/Ni - catalytic hydrogenation reduces both
  • B₂H₆/THF - strong reducing agent for carbonyl derivatives
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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