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The reagent used in the reaction is LiAlH4.
State whether the given statement is true or false :

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Solution

In this reaction, a carboxylic group is reduced to a primary alcohol.
But C=C double bond is not affected. This is achieved by using lithium aluminium hydride LiAlH4 which is a powerful reducing agent.
Hence, the given statement is true.

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