Which reagent is used to reduce carboxylic acids to alcohols?

A. Pyridinium chlorochromate
B. Lithium aluminium hydride
C. Chromic acid
D. Grignard reagent

Answer: Lithium aluminium hydride

Additional Information: Lithium aluminium hydride is a strong reducing agent that reduces carboxylic acids to primary alcohols.

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