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Which of the following reduction methods is not suitable for
preparing an alcohol ?

A

`CH_3COOC_2H_5+NaBH_4to`

B

`CH_3COOC_2H_5+Na//EtOHto`

C

`CH_3CH_2COCl+LiAlH_4to`

D

`CH_3COOH+H_2overset(Ni)to`

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To determine which reduction method is not suitable for preparing an alcohol, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the first reaction:** - The first reaction is between an ester (CH3COOC2H5) and sodium borohydride (NaBH4). - **Analysis:** NaBH4 is known to reduce aldehydes and ketones but does not effectively reduce esters. Therefore, no alcohol will be formed from this reaction. 2. **Identify the second reaction:** - The second reaction involves the same ester (CH3COOC2H5) and ethanol (C2H5OH) with nascent hydrogen. - **Analysis:** This reaction can lead to the formation of an alcohol. Ethanol can provide the necessary conditions for reduction, and thus this method is suitable for preparing an alcohol. 3. **Identify the third reaction:** - The third reaction is between an acid chloride (RCOCl) and lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4). - **Analysis:** LiAlH4 is a strong reducing agent that can reduce acid chlorides to primary alcohols. Therefore, this method is suitable for preparing an alcohol. 4. **Identify the fourth reaction:** - The fourth reaction involves a carboxylic acid (CH3COOH) reacting with hydrogen (H2) in the presence of nickel. - **Analysis:** This reaction can reduce carboxylic acids to primary alcohols. Therefore, this method is also suitable for preparing an alcohol. ### Conclusion: Based on the analysis of each reaction, the reduction method that is **not suitable** for preparing an alcohol is the first option: **CH3COOC2H5 + NaBH4**. ### Final Answer: **The reduction method that is not suitable for preparing an alcohol is: CH3COOC2H5 + NaBH4.** ---

To determine which reduction method is not suitable for preparing an alcohol, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the first reaction:** - The first reaction is between an ester (CH3COOC2H5) and sodium borohydride (NaBH4). - **Analysis:** NaBH4 is known to reduce aldehydes and ketones but does not effectively reduce esters. Therefore, no alcohol will be formed from this reaction. ...
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