MCQ
Benzoic acid is treated with lithium aluminium hydride. The compound obtained is
  • A
    benzaldehyde
  • benzyl alcohol
  • C
    toluene
  • D
    benzene

Answer

Correct option: B.
benzyl alcohol
b
When benzoic acid is treated with $LiAlH_4$ it reduces the $-\,COOH$ group of benzoic acid to $-\,CH_2OH$.

 

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