JEE Main 2016 · 9 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q55

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 55 of 90

Bouveault-Blanc reduction reaction involves :

Reduction of an acyl halide with

\ce{H2/Pd}

Reduction of an ester with

\ce{Na/C2H5OH}

Reduction of a carbonyl compound with Na/Hg and HCl.

Reduction of an anhydride with

\ce{LiAlH4}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

Bouveault-Blanc reduction converts an ester to alcohols with sodium in ethanol.

JEE Main 2016 · 9 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 55