Question

Assertion: Esters which contain `alpha-`hydrogens undergo Claisen condensation.
Reason : `LiAIH_(4)` reduction of esters gives acids
A. If Both assertion and reason are true reason is the correct explation of the assertion.
B. If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
It is known that esters with `alpha`-hydrogens form carbanion when treated with base.It bring about nucleophilic substitution at the carbonyl group of the orther molecules of the ester to yield beta-keto ester `LiAIH_(4)` reduces esters to alcohols.