Which of the following process do not yield alcohols?

Acid catalysed hydration of alkenes

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Hydroboration-oxidation of alkenes

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Reduction of aldehydes

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Free radical halogenation of alkanes

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The correct option is D Free radical halogenation of alkanes
Alkanes on free radical halogenation produces haloalkanes and not alcohols. Alcohols can be prepared from alkenes by acid catalysed hydration and hydroboration-oxidation or from reduction of aldehydes.

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