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Which reagent can convert acetic acid into ethanol?

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Sn+HCl
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H2+Pt
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LiAlH4
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Na+alcohol
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Solution

The correct option is C LiAlH4
LiAlH4 can convert acetic acid into ethanol. It is a reducing agent and reduces carboxylic acids to alcohols.

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