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Which of the following can reduce RCOO...

Which of the following can reduce
`RCOOH to RCH_(2)OH?`

A

`NaBH_(4)`

B

`Na//C_(2)H_(5)OH`

C

`BH_(3)//THF//H_(3)O^(+)`

D

`H_(2)//"catalyst"`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The reducation of carboxylic acids to alcohols is carried out by `LiAlH_(4)` and boranes `(BH_(3) or B_(2)H_(6)` in THF.
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