Which of the Following Reagents Is Used to Reduce Carboxylic

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reagents is used to reduce carboxylic acids?

• A) sodium hydroxide
• B) lithium aluminum hydride
• C) both sodium hydroxide and lithium aluminum hydride
• D) neither sodium hydroxide nor lithium aluminum hydride

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