Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 145

Question: The Bouveault-Blanc reduction involves

[MP PET 1991]

Options:

A) $ C_2H_5OH/Na $

B) $ LiAlH_4 $

C) $ C_2H_5Mg{X^{-}} $

D) $ Zn/HCl $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \underset{Ethylbutyrate}{\mathop{C_3H_7COOC_2H_5}}\xrightarrow{Na/C_2H_5OH}\underset{Butylalcohol}{\mathop{C_3H_7CH_2OH}} $