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Question
Which of the following can reduce?
\[\ce{RCOOH -> RCH2OH}\]
Options
\[\ce{NaBH4}\]
\[\ce{Na/C2H5OH}\]
\[\ce{BH3/THF/H3O+}\]
\[\ce{H2/catalyst}\]
MCQ
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Solution
\[\ce{BH3/THF/H3O+}\]
Explanation:
Boranes (BH3 or B2H6) and LiAIH4 combine to reduce carboxylic acids to alcohols in THF.
\[\ce{RCOOH ->[BH3][THF, H3O+] RCH2OH}\]
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Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
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