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When CH(2)=CH-COOH is reduced with LiAlH...

When `CH_(2)=CH-COOH` is reduced with `LiAlH_(4)`, the compound obtained will be

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH`

B

`CH_(2)=CHCH_(2)OH`

C

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`

D

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO`

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The correct Answer is:
A
(a) `LiAIH_(4)` reduces both C=C bond and COOH group.
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