NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which chemical reaction converts carboxylic acids into primary alcohols?
Options
- AHydrolysis
- BEsterification
- COxidation
- DReduction
Correct answer
D. Reduction
Step-by-step solution
Carboxylic acids can be reduced to primary alcohols using a strong reducing agent, such as lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH 4 ).