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When treated with DIBAH at very low temperatures, esters can be reduced to which of the following?Select answer from the options belowCarboxylic acidsAldehydesPrimary alcoholsSecondary alcohols

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When treated with DIBAH at very low temperatures, esters can be reduced to which of the following?Select answer from the options belowCarboxylic acidsAldehydesPrimary alcoholsSecondary alcohols

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When treated with DIBAH (Diisobutylaluminium hydride) at very low temperatures, esters can be reduced to Aldehydes.

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