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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following reagents can be used to reduce acetaldehyde to ethyl alcohol?
Options
A 1. LiAlH4 / 2. H3O+
B 1. NaBH4 / 2. H3O+
C H2/Pt
D All of these
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetaldehyde can be reduced to ethanol by all three methods: LiAlH4, NaBH4, and catalytic hydrogenation (H2/Pt). All are effective reducing agents for aldehydes.

Hint

Which reagents can reduce aldehydes to alcohols?

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