Which reagent can convert acetic acid into ethanol?

Which reagent can convert acetic acid into ethanol?
  1. N a + alcohol
  2. L i A l H 4 + ether
  3. H 2 + P t
  4. S n + H C l

Solution

L i A l H 4 + ether, is reducing agent.
It reduce all types of carboxylic acids to alcohols. So, this reagent can be use to convert acetic acid into ethanol. CH 3 COOH → LiAlH 4 /ether CH 3 CH 2 OH

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