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Question
Reduction of acetaldehyde with H2/Ni gives
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) is reduced with H2/Ni to give ethyl alcohol (ethanol, CH3CH2OH). This is catalytic hydrogenation of the carbonyl group.
Hint
What alcohol is formed from reduction of acetaldehyde?