JEE Main 2016ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2016Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)

Question

Bouveault-Blanc reduction reaction involves:

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Correct answer
CReduction of an ester with Na/C2H5OH .

Step-by-step explanation

Bouveault-Blanc reduction involves reduction of following compounds into alcohol.

  RCN into primary alcohol by reduction with Na/C2H5OH

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