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Question
\[\ce{Acetic acid ->[i. LiAIH4][ii. H3O^+] X}\]
Identify X.
Options
Ethanal
Ethanol
Methanol
Dimethyl ether
MCQ
Solution
Ethanol
Explanation:
The reaction with LiAIH4 converts carboxylic acids to primary alcohols, which are then hydrolyzed.
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