NEET2025Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2025 Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Identify the suitable reagent for the following conversion.
A
LiAlH₄, H⁺/H₂O
B
AlH(iBu)₂, H₂O
C
NaBH₄, H⁺/H₂O
D
H₂ / Pd⁻BaSO₄
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The conversion involves selective reduction of an ester to an aldehyde, which is achieved using H₂ with Pd⁻BaSO₄ (Lindlar's catalyst).
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