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Question
Which reaction sequence converts hexanoic acid to pentane?
Explanation
Step 1: LiAlH₄ reduces hexanoic acid (CH₃(CH₂)₄COOH) to hexan-1-ol (CH₃(CH₂)₅OH). Step 2: Clemmensen-like reduction (not direct) or dehydration followed by hydrogenation could work, but Wolff-Kishner on the derived ketone fits PDF scope.
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