Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Reduction by LiAlH4 of hydrolysed product of an ester gives:
A
Two alcohols
B
Two aldehyde
C
One acid and one alcohol
D
Two acids
Answer
Two alcohols
Explanation
Solution
Reduction by LiAlH4 of the hydrolyzed product of an ester gives two alcohols.
So, the correct option is (A): Two alcohols.