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In the reaction:

\mathrm{RCHO + LiAlH_4 \longrightarrow RCH_2OH}

The reactant, \mathrm{LiAlH_4} acts as a 

Option: 1

Reagent


Option: 2

Substrate


Option: 3

Lithium donor


Option: 4

Electrophile


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In the given reaction:

\mathrm{RCHO + LiAlH_4 \longrightarrow RCH_2OH}

Lithium aluminium hydride acts as nucleophile and provides a hydride ion for the reduction of aldehyde into alcohol.

Hence, it acts as a reagent.

Therefore, the answer is Option (1)

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