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Reduction by LiAlH4 of hydrolysed product of an ester gives:

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Two alcohols
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Two aldehydes
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One acid and one alcohol
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Two acids
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Solution

The correct option is A Two alcohols
Hydrolysis of esters give acids and alcohols. Acids are reduced by LiAlH4 into alcohols.

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