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Question

Which reducing agent is used for the following conversion?

$RCOOH \rightarrow RCH_{2}OH$

A

$LiAlH_{4}$

B

$NaBH_{4}$

C

$K_{2}Cr_{2}O_{7}$

D

$KMnO_{4}$

Answer

$LiAlH_{4}$

Explanation

Solution

$RCOOH\underset{(II)H_{2}O}{\overset{\quad(i)LiAlH_{4}\quad}{\rightarrow}}RCH_{2}OH$