Q34 / 180 · AIIMS 2015 · Chemistry

Benzoic acid is treated with lithium aluminium hydride. The compound obtained is

A
benzaldehyde
Correct answer
B
benzyl alcohol
C
toluene
D
benzene.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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