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Published on: August 13, 2026
Identify a & b, in the following reaction :
A
Both are 
B
Both are 
(+ EtOH)
(+ EtOH)
C
a = 
, b = 
(+ EtOH)
, b = (+ EtOH)
D
a = 
(+ EtOH), b = 
(+ EtOH), b =
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
esters are not reduced by NaBH 4 , >C=O (carbonyl) change to – CH(OH)- by use of NaBH 4
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