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Subject: Chemistry
Chapter: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

JEE Main · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Surbhi need to convert acetic acid to ethanol for experimental...

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

Options

A $Na +$ alcohol
B ${LiAlH}_{4} +$ ether
C ${H}_{2} + Pt$
D $Sn + HCl$

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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