JEE Advanced2008ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Paragraph: In the following reaction sequence, product I . J and L are formed. K represent a reagent Question: The structure of the product I is
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
NaBH ₄ reduces - CHO selectively into - CH ₂ OH , which is further converted into corresponding bromide by PBr ₃ without affecting the triple bond.