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Carboxylic Acids Reduction to Primary Alcohols

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Carboxylic acids are most effectively reduced to primary alcohols by:

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Correct Answer: B) LiAlH₄

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LiAlH₄ is a strong reducing agent that converts the –COOH group into –CH₂OH, producing a primary alcohol.

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