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The reduction product of ethyl-3-oxobutanoate by $N a B H_{4}$ in methanol is

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ethyl-3-oxobutanoate has two functional groups a ketone and an ester. $N a B H_{4}$ does not reduce esters.

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