Explain the mechanism of Birch reduction giving a suitable example.

Birch reduction is a chemical reaction used to reduce aromatic compounds to non-aromatic cyclohexene derivatives. This reduction is carried out using sodium (Na) in liquid ammonia (NH₃) with an alcohol, typically ethanol (C₂H₅OH), acting as a proton source. The reaction mechanism involves the following steps:

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