Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atomic structure

Atomic structure — practice question

Organic compound X has empirical formula $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4\text{O}$. Compound X is reduced by $\text{LiAlH}_4$, but it is not reduced by $\text{NaBH}_4$. What is compound X?

Aethanoic acid
Bethanal
Cbutan-1-ol
Dbutanoic acid

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