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The reactivity of LiAlH4 towards the reduction of some functional groups follows the order:  CHO>oxirane>COOH>NO2. The compound(s) formed in the following reaction depending on the amount of LiAlH4 taken is/are

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reactivity order is  CHO>oxirane>COOH>NO2
With oxiranes,  LiAlH4 follows SN2 mechanism.

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