Q9 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2017 · Chemistry

Conversion of esters to aldehydes can be accomplished by

A
Stephen reduction
B
Rosenmund reduction
C
Reduction with lithium aluminium hydride
Correct answer
D
Reduction with diisobutyl aluminium hydride

Solution

DIBAL (Di isobutyl aluminium hydride)

DIBAL is a strong, bulky reducing agent. Its most useful for the reduction of esters to aldehydes.

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

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