Q3 / 90 · KVPY 2019 (SB/SX) · Chemistry

The major product of the following reaction. 

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  • Correct answer
    A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • D
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Solution

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DIBAL-H reduces ester and nitrile functional groups to aldehyde. It does not reduce aldehyde. DIBAL-H or diisobutyl aluminium hydride is 

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

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