The product formed in the following chemical reaction is O CH –C–OCH 2 3 O CH3 NaBH4 C H OH 2 5 ? (A) OH CH –C–OCH 2 3 H CH3 OH (B) O CH –CH –OH 2 2 CH3 (C) OH CH –C–CH 2 3 H CH3 OH (D) OH CH –C–OCH 2

Question

The product formed in the following chemical reaction is O CH –C–OCH 2 3 O CH3 NaBH4 C H OH 2 5 ?

(A) OH CH –C–OCH 2 3 H CH3 OH
(B) O CH –CH –OH 2 2 CH3
(C) OH CH –C–CH 2 3 H CH3 OH
(D) OH CH –C–OCH 2 3 O CH3

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. O CH –C–OCH 2 3 CH3 O NaBH4 C H OH 2 5 OH CH –C–OCH 2 3 CH3 O NaBH4 reduces aldehyde/ketone but does not reduce ester.

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