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The reagent used to convert a carboxyl g...

The reagent used to convert a carboxyl group `(-COOH) "into" -CH_(3)` group is

A

`LiAlH_(4)`

B

Na and alcohol

C

Red P and HI

D

`Zn+HCl`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`RCOOH+6HI overset("Red R")to RCH_(3)+2H_(2)O+3I_(2)`
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