AP EAMCET2001ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
When acetaldehyde is reacted with LiAlH ₄ , what is the product formed?
Options
- ACH ₃ COOH
- BCH ₃ CH ₂ OH
- CCH ₃ OH
- DHCOOH
Correct answer
B. CH ₃ CH ₂ OH
Step-by-step solution
Acetaldehyde reacts with LiAlH ₄ as follows