Which Reagent(s)is/are Capable of Reducing the Following Ester to an Aldehyde

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which reagent(s) is/are capable of reducing the following ester to an aldehyde?

• A)LiAlH₄ / ether
• B)NaBH₄ / H₂O
• C)Na / C₂H₅OH
• D)H₂ / Ni,atmospheric pressure
• E)None of these choices can be used successfully.

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