Esters by reduction with LiAlH4 followed by hydrolysis will form two alcohols. Which of the following given ester will form two molecule of same alcohol?
A
C2H5−CO2−C2H5
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B
Ph−CO2−Ph
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C
Ph−CO2−CH2−Ph
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is CPh−CO2−CH2−Ph The correct option is C. Ester when reduced with LiAlH4followed by hydrolysis gives alcohol.