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Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid JEE ADVANCED Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Bouveault-Blanc reduction reaction involves:

A
Reduction of an anhydride with LiAlH 4 .
B
Reduction of an ester with Na/C 2 H 5 OH.
C
Reduction of a carbonyl compound with Na/Hg and HCl.
D
Reduction of an acyl halide with H 2 /Pd

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B

Reduction using Na in ethylalcohol is called Bouveault-Blanc reduction.

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