Which of the following reagents will reduce a carboxylic acid to a 1°–alcohol under mild…
Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Carboxylic Acids
Which of the following reagents will reduce a carboxylic acid to a 1°–alcohol under mild conditions ?
- BH3– ether
- NaBH4, CH3CH2OH
- H2 and Pt catalyst
- LiAlH4 in ether
Answer
(A) BH 3 – ether, (D) LiA l H 4 in ether
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