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Which reducing agent is used for the following conversion ?
`RCO OH to RCH_(2)OH`

A

`LiAlH_(4)`

B

`NaBH_(4)`

C

`K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`

D

`KMnO_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`RCOOHunderset((ii) H_2O)overset((i)LiAlH_4)rarrRCH_2OH`
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