Tartaric acid, $\text{HOOCCH(OH)CH(OH)COOH}$, occurs in many plants. When a sample of tartaric acid is treated with an excess of $\text{LiAlH}_4$, the organic product J is formed. What changes are observed when $\text{NaOH(aq)}$ is added to separate samples of tartaric acid and J?
- ABoth tartaric acid and J react.
- BOnly tartaric acid reacts.
- COnly J reacts.
- DNeither tartaric acid nor J react.