The reduction, HC(=O)-C_6H_ 10 -C(=O)OCH_3 ? HOCH_2-C_6H_ 10 -C(=O)OCH_3 can be achieved by using

JEE Main Chemistry question

The reduction, HC(=O)-C_6H_{10}-C(=O)OCH_3 \xrightarrow{?} HOCH_2-C_6H_{10}-C(=O)OCH_3 can be achieved by using

(A)Correct
(B)
(C)
(D)None of these

Answer: (A)

Solution

selectively reduces the more electrophilic aldehyde carbonyl to a primary alcohol while leaving the less reactive ester group untouched, exactly matching the selective conversion shown

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