NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the product when a carboxylic acid is reduced using lithium aluminium hydride?
Options
- AAlkene
- BAldehyde
- CKetone
- DPrimary alcohol
Correct answer
D. Primary alcohol
Step-by-step solution
Carboxylic acids are reduced to primary alcohols when treated with lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH 4 ).