NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesPractice
Surbhi need to convert acetic acid to ethanol for experimental purpose, which of the following reagents should be employed?
Options
- ANa + alcohol
- BLiAlH 4   + ether
- CH 2 + Pt
- 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.