JEE Main20208 Jan 2020Morning ShiftChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesActual
The most suitable reagent for the given conversion is:
Options
- AB 2 H 6
- BN a B H 4
- CL i A l H 4
- DH 2 / P d
Correct answer
A. B 2 H 6
Step-by-step solution
B 2 H 6 is very selective and usually used to reduce acid into alcohol. Borane is commonly used for the reduction of carboxylic acids in the presence of esters, lactones, amides, halides and other functional groups. In addition, borane rapidly reduces aldehydes, ketones, and alkenes.