What products are obtained from the reaction of the following compounds with LiAlH4 followed by treatment with dilute acid? a. ethyl butanoate         c. methyl benzoate b. benzoic acid              d. pentanoic acid

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What products are obtained from the reaction of the following compounds with LiAlH4 followed by treatment with dilute acid?

a. ethyl butanoate         c. methyl benzoate

b. benzoic acid              d. pentanoic acid

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