Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 178
Question: $ LiAlH_4 $ converts acetic acid into
[CPMT 1977; MP PMT 1990, 92]
Options:
A) Acetaldehyde
B) Methane
C) Ethyl alcohol
D) Methyl alcohol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ CH_3-CH_2-OH\underset{I_2}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{NaOH}}}CHI_3 $