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STANDARD Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy
What happens when a carboxylic acid is treated with lithium aluminium hydride?
A
Aldehyde is formed.
B
Primary alcohol is formed.
C
Ketone is formed.
D
Grignard reagent is formed.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Lithium aluminium hydride is a strong reducing agent that reduces carboxylic acids to primary alcohols.
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