Question

diborane reduces..
a. ester group
b. nitro group
c. halo group
d. acid group​

Answer 1

Answer:(d)

Explanation:

It reduces acid group

Answer 2

(d) Diborane reduces acid group.

Explanation:

• Diborane consists of boron and hydrogen and the formula for diborane is $B$₂$H$₆.
• Diborane is a colorless gas and it is a reducing agent.
• The carboxylic acids is reduced by the diborane in presence of esters and some other functional groups.
• The other name of diborane is boron hydride.
• The bond between boron and hydrogen atoms is described by molecular orbital theory.
• Therefore, option d is correct.