Answer to Question #86081 in Organic Chemistry for lauren

Question

Reduction reaction for CH3-CH2-O-C=O

Answer 1

CH₃-CH₂-O-C=O + LiAlH₄ -> CH₃- CH₂-OH + CH₃OH

Note: there is obviously a mistake in the formula: it should be a formula of an ether: CH₃-CH₂-O-C(O)R, where R= H or alkyl group. Reduction of ethers leads to formation of alcohols.