Question

Which of the following reagent will convert Propanoic acid to Propan-l-ol ?

• A. $KMnO_4$
• B. $MnO_2$
• C. $Cr_2O_3$
• D. $LiAlH_4$.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$LiAlH_4$.

Answer 2

$LiAlH_4$ reduces -COOH to -$CH_2O$