Question

$\gamma $ -Butyrolactone, $\left(A\right)$ , is reduced with $LiAlH_{4}$ ;

The product $\left(\right.B\left.\right)$ is

• A.
• B.
• C. $HOCH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}OH$
• D. $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}OH$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$LiAlH_{4}$ is a strong reducing agent. It can reduce esters to alcohols. Cyclic esters form diols.