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Alcohols and Phenols Preparation of Alcohols by Reduction of Carboxylic Acids

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Reduction of a carboxylic acid with LiAlH₄ gives:

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Correct Answer: C) Primary alcohol

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LiAlH₄ strongly reduces the –COOH group to –CH₂OH, producing a primary alcohol.

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