Question

Which of the following can reduce?

\[\ce{RCOOH -> RCH2OH}\]

विकल्प

• \[\ce{NaBH4}\]

• \[\ce{Na/C2H5OH}\]

• \[\ce{BH3/THF/H3O+}\]

• \[\ce{H2/catalyst}\]

Answer 1

\[\ce{BH3/THF/H3O+}\]

Explanation:

Boranes (BH3 or B2H6) and LiAIH4 combine to reduce carboxylic acids to alcohols in THF.

\[\ce{RCOOH ->[BH3][THF, H3O+] RCH2OH}\]