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}} $