0.32 gm mole of LiAlH4 in ether solution was placed in a flask and 74 gm (1 mole ) of t- butyl alcohol was added . The product is LiAlHC12H27O3. Calculate mass of product if all lithium atoms are converted.

Illustrative solution:

By applying POAC on (C) atoms:

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Principle of atom conservation (PAOC):

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