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$\mathrm{LiAlH}_4$ converts acetic acid into
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJEE Main
Options:
  • A Acetaldehyde
  • B Methane
  • C Ethyl alcohol
  • D Methyl alcohol
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Ethyl alcohol
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}+4 \mathrm{H} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{LiAlH}_4} \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$

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