Q14 / 150 · MHT CET 2022 (07 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which among the following reagents forms alcohol when reacted with $\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COOH}$ ?

  • A
    $\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$
  • B
    $\mathrm{NaHCO}_3$
  • C
    $\mathrm{NH}_3$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{LiAlH}_4$

Solution

$\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COOH} \underset{\text { Reduction }}{\stackrel{\mathrm{LiAlH}_4}{\longrightarrow}} \mathrm{R}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{OH}$

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

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