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Assertion :Esters which contain α-hydrogens undergo Claisen condensation. Reason: LiAlH4 reduction of esters gives acids.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Claisen condensation : It is known that esters with α-hydrogens from carbanion when treated with a base. It brings about nucleophilic substitution at the carbonyl group of the other molecule of the ester to yield β keto ester.

LiAlH4 reduces ester to alcohols.

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