Which reagent can be used to reduce an acid chloride to an aldehyde? A)NaBH₄ B)LiAlH(OtBu)₃ C)LiAlH₄ D)FeCl₃

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LiAlH(OtBu) can reduce an acid chloride to an aldehyde. NaBH₄ is a reducing agent for ketones and aldehydes, but not for acid chlorides. LiAlH₄ is a reducing agent for esters and carboxylic acids, but not for acid chlorides. FeCl₃ is not a reducing agent for any of these functional groups.

Which Reagent Can Be Used to Reduce an Acid Chloride