Which reaction sequence converts hexanoic acid to pentane?
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.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids > Topic: Physical Properties and Nucleophilic Addition Reactions