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The product formed in the following thermal reaction is [NEET 2021]
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
is a selective reducing agent which can only reduce aldehydes, ketones and acid chlorides to alcohols. Esters, amides, acids and nitrites are not reduced by 
as it is not powerful enough to reduce these groups.
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