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Which of the following compounds helps in reducing esters to aldehydes?(a) BINAL-H(b) DIBAL-H(c) DIPT(d) TBAFThe question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.I need to ask this question from Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones topic in section Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (B) DIBAL-H

Explanation: DIBAL-H or diisobutylaluminium HYDRIDE is a reducing agent which are used to REDUCE nitriles to imines or ESTERS to aldehydes. These are important in the preparation of aldehydes.



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