Multiple Choice
Acids can be reduced to aldehydes by ________.
A) treatment with LiAlH4
B) conversion to the acid chloride followed by treatment with LiAlH[OC(CH3) 3]3
C) conversion to the amide followed by treatment with NaBH4
D) conversion to the ester followed by treatment with LiAlH4
E) conversion to the anhydride followed by treatment with Mg and H3O+
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