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Which reagent is used to convert a carboxylic acid to an alcohol?

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Which reagent is used to convert a carboxylic acid to an alcohol?
  1. LiAlH4
  2. NaBH4
  3. H2SO4
  4. KMnO4

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which reagent is used to convert a carboxylic acid to an alcohol?
  • Step 1: Identify the starting material, which is a carboxylic acid.
  • Step 2: Understand that a carboxylic acid has a functional group -COOH.
  • Step 3: Know that to convert a carboxylic acid to an alcohol, a reduction reaction is needed.
  • Step 4: Recognize that lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4) is a strong reducing agent.
  • Step 5: Use lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4) in the reaction with the carboxylic acid.
  • Step 6: The reaction will convert the -COOH group into an -OH group, forming an alcohol.
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