Give the products for the reaction. Please answer as fast as possible.
CH3COCH2COOC2H5 (i) NaBH4→(ii) H+
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since NaBH4/H+ only reduces ketone group but not ester.
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When Ethyl 3-oxobutanate is treated with sodium borohydride it converts oxo to hydroxyl.
CH₃COCH₂COOC₂H₅ →
CH₃CH(OH)CH₂COOC₂H₅
( In the presence of NaBH₄ and H⁺ ions.
CH₃COCH₂COOC₂H₅ = Ethyl 3 oxobutanote
CH₃CH(OH)CH₂COOC₂H₅= Ethyl 3 hydroxybutanate.
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