(A) For the reduction of esters into alcohols, Ni/H₂ is preferred than LiAlH₄.
(R) LiAlH₄ is more expensive than Ni/H₂

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Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.

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Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’

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answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

$Esters \overset{{LiAlH}_{4}}{\to} Alcohols$

Carboxylic acids, esters and amides are less reactive, and thus, cannot be reduced by catalytic hydrogenation, except under extreme conditions.

This means that LiAlH₄ is an expensive reducing agent.

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