In the above given compound how many functional group reduced by LAH (Lithium aluminium hydride) and SBH (sodium borohydride) respectively ?
A
4,4
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B
4,3
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C
3,4
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D
4,2
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Solution
The correct option is B4,3 LiAlH4 van reduce aldehydes, ketones, esters, acylhalides, carboxylic acids, etc. while NaBH4 can reduce aldehydes, ketones and some ester compounds.
So, here LiAlH4 reduce 4 groups (keto, aldo, acid, ester)