Carboxylic Acids Question 80

Question: Reduction of carboxylic acids gives

Options:

A) Alcohol with hydrogen in presence of palladium

B) Alcohol with $ LiAlH_4 $

C) Aldehyde with $ LiAlH_4 $

D) Alcohol with $ 2HI(P) $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CH_3COOH\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4}CH_3CH_2OH $