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Methyl 4-acetylbenzoate is treated with in ethanol at room temperature, and then with dilute acid work-up. The product is

  1. A[4-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]methanol
  2. Bmethyl 4-ethylbenzoate
  3. Cmethyl 4-(1-hydroxyethyl)benzoate
  4. D1-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)ethan-1-one

Answer: C

is a mild hydride donor that reduces aldehydes and ketones but normally leaves esters untouched. Only the ketone is reduced, giving methyl 4-(1-hydroxyethyl)benzoate. would reduce both groups.
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