BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2006

  • question_answer
    Which reagent can convert acetic acid into ethanol?

    A)  Na+alcohol   

    B)  \[LiAl{{H}_{4}}\] ether

    C)  \[{{H}_{2}}+Pt\]        

    D)  \[Sn+HCl\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Lithium aluminium hydride is a powerful reducing agent. It reduces acetic acid into ethanol. \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH\xrightarrow[ether]{LiAl{{H}_{4}}}C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}OH\]


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