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Which of the following reagents is not able to reduce an ester into an alcohol?

A

`NaBH_(4)`

B

`LiAlH_(4)`

C

`Na,C_(2)H_(5)OH`

D

`H_(2),Pt`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Sodium borohydride cannot reduce carboxylic acids and esters but can reduce aldehydes and ketones.
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