Chapter 16.5, Problem 21P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It should be determined that the product obtained from the reaction of Ethyl butanoate with ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by treatment with dilute acid.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic compounds react with ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by treatment with dilute acid to form alcohols.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It should be determined that the product obtained from the reaction of Benzoic acid with ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by treatment with dilute acid.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic compounds react with ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by treatment with dilute acid to form alcohols.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It should be determined that the product obtained from the reaction of Methyl benzoate with ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by treatment with dilute acid.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic compounds react with ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by treatment with dilute acid to form alcohols.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It should be determined that the product obtained from the reaction of Pentatonic acid

with ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by treatment with dilute acid.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic compounds react with ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ followed by treatment with dilute acid to form alcohols.