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Reduction by \[LiAl{{H}_{4}}\] of hydrolysed product of an ester gives:                              [AIPMT 2000]

A) two acids

B)      two aldehydes

C) one molecule of alcohol and another of carboxylic acid

D) two alcohols

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

[d]

According to above equanon, it is clear that reduction of hydrolysed product of ester by LiAlH4 gives two alcohols.