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CH(3)COCH(2)COOC(2)H(5)overset(NaBH(4))r...

`CH_(3)COCH_(2)COOC_(2)H_(5)overset(NaBH_(4))rarrX`
The product X is

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)COOC_(2)H_(5)`

B

`CH_(3)COCH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH+C_(2)H_(5)OH`

C

`CH_(3)-underset(OH)underset(|)CH-CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH+C_(2)H_(5)OH`

D

`CH_(3)-underset(OH)underset(|)CH-CH_(2)CH_(2)COOC_(2)H_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`NaBH_(4)` reduces but does not reduce `-COOC_(2)H_(5)` group.
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