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Which optically active compound on reduction with `LiAlH_(4)` will give optically inactive compound?

A

B

`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-underset(OH)underset(|)(C)H-COOH`

C

D

`CH_(3)-underset(OH)underset(|)(C)H-CH_(2)-COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
C

in the above reaction chirality is lost.
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