
$$\text{R--COOH} \xrightarrow{\text{1) LiAlH}_4 \quad \text{2) H}_3\text{O}^+} \text{R--CH}_2\text{OH}$$ ($$\text{NaBH}_4$$ cannot reduce carboxylic acids/esters).
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Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
Reduction of Carboxylic Acids & Esters to Alcohols

$$\text{R--COOH} \xrightarrow{\text{1) LiAlH}_4 \quad \text{2) H}_3\text{O}^+} \text{R--CH}_2\text{OH}$$ ($$\text{NaBH}_4$$ cannot reduce carboxylic acids/esters).
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