Question

What is the reagent used in reaction involved in converting R-COOH into R-CH2OH

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

It is the reaction of conversion of carboxylic acid to alchohal as

KMnO4 Can be used

Answer 2

RCOOH can be converted into RCH$_{2}$OH by using LiAlH$_{4}$ ( Lithium aluminium hydride ) .

RCOOH + LiAlH$_{4}$  →  RCH$_{2}$OH

• This reaction usually takes place in the presence of Et2O or THF followed by H$_{3}$$O^{+}$ ions .

• This reaction is of type Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution then Nucleophilic Addition .
• NaBH$_{4}$ is less reactive than LiAlH$_{4}$ . So , it can not reduce carboxylic acid .