The products formed in the following reaction, A and B are
(A)(see structure)
(B)(see structure)
(C)A = (see structure)✓ Correct
(D)A = (see structure)
Answer: (C)
Solution
The reaction involves reduction with NaBH₄. This reagent selectively reduces aldehydes and ketones but does not reduce carboxylic acids. In the given substrate, the aldehyde group is reduced to a primary alcohol while the carboxylic acid remains unchanged. Therefore, option (C) is correct.
JEE Main · 2022 · 26 Jul 2022 · Shift 1 · Single correct option