Question

Statement 1: Esters which contain $\alpha$-hydrogens undergo Claisen condensation.
Statement 2: $LiAlH_4$ reduction of esters gives acids.

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of the statement 1.
• B. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1.
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

It is known that esters with a-hydrogens form carbanion when treated with base. It bring about nucleophilic substitution at the carbonyl group of the other molecules of the ester to yield ($\beta$-keto ester. $LiAlH_4$ reduces esters to alcohols.