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What is the product formed on the reduction of carboxylic acids using lithium aluminum hydride?

Options

  1. APrimary alcohol
  2. BSecondary alcohol
  3. CAldehyde
  4. DKetone

Correct answer

A. Primary alcohol

Step-by-step solution

Lithium aluminum hydride ( LiAlH₄ ) is a strong reducing agent. It reduces carboxylic acids directly to primary alcohols. The general reaction is: R-COOH LiAlH₄ R-CH₂OH Thus, the product formed is a primary alcohol. Answer: Primary alcohol

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