Q7 / 90 · JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online) · Chemistry

Bouveault-Blanc reduction reaction involves:

  • A
    Reduction of an acyl halide with H2/Pd.
  • B
    Reduction of an anhydride with LiAlH4
  • Correct answer
    C
    Reduction of an ester with Na/C2H5OH .
  • D
    Reduction of a carbonyl compound with Na/Hg and HCl.

Solution

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

  R−C≡N into primary alcohol by reduction with Na/C2H5OH

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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