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Q. Which reagent can convert acetic acid into ethanol ?

Bihar CECEBihar CECE 2006Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Lithium aluminium hydride is a powerful reducing agent. It reduces acetic acid mto ethanol.
$CH_3COOH\xrightarrow[ether]{LiAlH_4} CH_3CH_2OH$