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What will happen if `LiAlH_(4)` is added to an ester `:`

A

Two units of alcohol are obtained

B

One unit of alcohol and one unit of acid is obtained

C

Two units of acids are obtained

D

None of these

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`R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-R'overset(LiAlH_(4))(rarr)underset("Two units of alcohols")(R-CH_(2)OH+R'OH)`
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