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Question
Which of the following functional groups is reduced by diborane?
Options
Carboxyl group
Halo group
Nitro group
Ester group
MCQ
Solution
Carboxyl group
Explanation:
\[\ce{\underset{acid}{RCOOH} ->[B2H6/ether][Reduction] \underset{Alcohol}{R.CH2OH}}\]
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