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Question
Which of the following reagents can be used to reduce acetaldehyde to ethyl alcohol?
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?