NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersPractice
Which reagent can convert acetic acid into ethanol?
Options
- AN a + alcohol
- BL i A l H 4 + ether
- CH 2 + P t
- DS n + H C l
Correct answer
B. L i A l H 4 + ether
Step-by-step solution
L i A l H 4 + ether, is reducing agent. It reduce all types of carboxylic acids to alcohols. So, this reagent can be use to convert acetic acid into ethanol. CH 3 COOH → LiAlH 4 /ether CH 3 CH 2 OH