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Surbhi need to convert acetic acid to ethanol for experimental purpose, which of the following reagents should be employed?

Options

  1. ANa + alcohol
  2. BLiAlH 4 + ether
  3. CH 2 + Pt
  4. DSn + HCl

Correct answer

B. LiAlH 4 + ether

Step-by-step solution

LiAlH 4 + Ether is a reducing agent. It reduces all types of carboxylic acids. So this reagent can be used to convert acetic acid into ethanol.

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