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Which of the following will produce only one product on reduction with LiAlH4?
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesNEET
Options:
  • A CH3COOCH2CH3
  • B CH3CH2OCOCH2CH3
  • C CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 OCOCH 3
  • D CH3CH2OCOCH2CH2CH3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CH3COOCH2CH3
This ester undergoes reduction with LiAlH4 to give only ethyl alcohol, other esters given in option on reduction gives a mixture of alcohols.

CH 3 COOCH 2 CH 3 +4 H    LiAlH 4     ether 2 CH 3 CH 2 OH

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