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in ethanol at room temperature reduces which of the following to the corresponding alcohol?

  1. APropanone
  2. BBenzaldehyde
  3. CEthanoic acid
  4. DEthyl ethanoate

Answer: A, B

is a mild hydride donor that reduces aldehydes and ketones to alcohols. At this level it does not reduce carboxylic acids or esters; these need .
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