A lead compound hs a methyl ester function group. You wish to produce as eries of analogues from the lead compound by converting it to a carboxylic acid and synthesisying different esters.
Which of the followin conditions could be used to form a carboxylic acid?
DRUG - C-OR" (=O)
a. LiAlH4
b. aq. NaOH
c. Ozone
d. CrO3
Answer: B