Which of the following reagents is best for the following conversion?

L i A l H_{4}

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H_{3} O^{+}

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H_{2} / N i, 453 K

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Z n - H g + H C l_{c o n c .}

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Solution

The correct option is A $L i A l H_{4}$
Aldehydes and ketones are reduced to the corresponding alcohols by the addition of lithium aluminium hydride reagent.

$L i A l H_{4}$ doesn't reduce $C = C$ bond.

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L i A l H_{4} / H_{3} O^{+}

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