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Among the following reagents, which one can converts ester into aldehyde?
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{AlH}(j-\mathrm{Bu})_2$
  • B $\mathrm{Sn}+\mathrm{HCl}$
  • C $\mathrm{H}_2 / \mathrm{Pd}, \mathrm{BaSO}_4$
  • D DIBAL-H
Solution:
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The correct answer is: DIBAL-H
DIBAL-H is diisobutyl aluminium hydride. It
is a reducing agent with formula $\left[i-\mathrm{Bu}_2 \mathrm{AlH}\right]_Z$. It is used to convert ester into aldehyde. Hence, (d) is the correct answer.

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