JEE Main Chemistry question

Which compound, on reduction with LiAlH₄, gives two (different) alcohols?

(A)CH₃COOCH₃Correct
(B)CH₃COOC₂H₅
(C)CH₃COCH₃
(D)CH₃CHO

Answer: (A)

Solution

LiAlH₄ cleaves an ester into two alcohols — one from the acyl portion, one from the alkoxy portion. Methyl acetate gives ethanol (from the acetyl part)

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Question ID VK-150092