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Acetaldehyde can be reduced to ethane in the presence of `LiAlH_4`.

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To solve the question regarding the reduction of acetaldehyde to ethane in the presence of LiAlH₄, we will analyze the process step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Reactants Acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) is the reactant we are considering. It is an aldehyde with the following structure: ``` O || CH₃-C-H ...
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    A
    Na-Hg and water
    B
    Zn-Hg and HCl
    C
    Na-alcohol
    D
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    A
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    C
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    A
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    B
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    C
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