Which of the following reactions is called as 'Bouveault-Blanc reduction'?

Reduction of acyl halide with

H_{2} / P d - B a S O_{4}

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Reduction of ester with

N a / C_{2} H_{5} O H

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Reduction of anhydride with

L i A l H_{4}

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Reduction of carbonyl compounds with

N a - H g / H C l

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Solution

The correct option is C Reduction of ester with $N a / C_{2} H_{5} O H$
The Bouveault-Blanc reduction is a chemical reaction in which an ester is reduced to primary alcohols using absolute ethanol and sodium metal.

Hence, the correct option is 'B'

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H_{2} / P d - B a S O_{4}

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