NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
A and B respectively are
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
N a B H 4 is a weak reducing reagent. So it reduces only carbonyl group while reduction of -COOH group does not happen and it remains unaffected. L i A l H 4 is strong reducing reagent; so it can reduce both carbonyl and carboxylic groups.