When acetaldehyde is reacted with $\mathrm{LiAlH}_4$, what is the product formed?

• A

  $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$
• Correct answer
  B

  $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$
• C

  $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$
• D

  $\mathrm{HCOOH}$

Solution

Acetaldehyde reacts with $\mathrm{LiAlH}_4$ as follows

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