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The Reduction of Aldehydes by LAH Is Carried Out in Aprotic

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The reduction of aldehydes by LAH is carried out in aprotic solvents such as THF because _____.


A) LAH reacts vigorously with aprotic solvents to release hydrogen gas
B) LAH reacts vigorously with protic solvents to release hydrogen gas
C) LAH reacts with aprotic solvents to form lithium hydroxide
D) LAH reduces aldehydes to dienes only in aprotic solvents

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