Surbhi need to convert acetic acid to ethanol for experimental purpose, which of the following reagents…

Surbhi need to convert acetic acid to ethanol for experimental purpose, which of the following reagents should be employed?
  1. Na+ alcohol
  2. LiAlH4 + ether
  3. H2+Pt
  4. Sn+HCl

Solution

LiAlH4 + Ether is a reducing agent.
It reduces all types of carboxylic acids. So this reagent can be used to convert acetic acid into ethanol. ~

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