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JEE Main 2020 — Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution

JEE Main 2020 (08 Jan Shift 1)

Question

The most suitable reagent for the given conversion is:

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Correct answer
AB2H6

Step-by-step explanation

B2H6 is very selective and usually used to reduce acid into alcohol.

Borane is commonly used for the reduction of carboxylic acids in the presence of esters, lactones, amides, halides and other functional groups. In addition, borane rapidly reduces aldehydes, ketones, and alkenes.

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