Question

Which of the following statements are correct about the following reaction :
`RCOOH + LiAlH_4 rarr`.
A. First step in the above reaction is : `RCOOH + LiAlH_4 rarr RCOO^(Ө) Li^(oplus) + H_2 + AlH_3`.
B. Second step is the tranfer of `H^(Theta)` ion from `AIH_(3)` to `(C=O)` of `RCOO^(Theta)`.
C. The intermediate product `(RCH =O)` is formed
D. `(RCH=O)` is further reduced to `RCH_(2)O^(Theta)` which on acidification gives `RCH_(2)OH`.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A::B::C::D
`(a),(b),( c)` and `(d)` arethe steps of mechanism of reduction of `RCOOH` to `RCH_2 OH` by `LAH`.