Consider the above reaction and predict the major product.

Consider the above reaction and predict the major product.

Solution

DiBAL-H is Diisobutylaluminium hydride, which is a very useful reducing agent. It is used for selectively converting ester or nitriles into respective aldehydes. It does not affect other groups like aldehyde or double bond. 

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (26 Jul Shift 2)

Practice more Carboxylic Acid Derivatives questions on Aicharya