JAMB Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Ethyl ethanoate is reduced to ethanol by using reducing agents like

A. lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(III)Correct
B. sodium hydroxide
C. potassium dichromate
D. dilute sulphuric acid

Explanation

Ethyl ethanoate is reduced to ethanol by using reducing agents like lithium tetrahydridoaluminate (III) (lithium aluminium hydride).

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