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ChemistryHydrocarbonREDUCTIONMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

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Above conversion can be done by:

 

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Question Explanation:  

Question is asking about the reagent used for the given conversion. 

Concept :

This question is based on reduction of ester and ketone. 

Solution:  

Both ester and Ketone reduced into alcohols by strong reducing agent (LiAlH4 )

NaBH4 is weak reducing agent, it reduce ketone but cannot reduce ester.

PCC and KMnO4 are oxidizing agents.

The correct option is (B)

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:HydrocarbonSubtopic:REDUCTION
2mℹ️ Source: QB

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