Which of the following statements about the reduction of epoxides with LiAlH₄ is true?

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The reduction of epoxides with LiAlH4 involves a nucleophilic attack by a hydride ion, which is the nucleophile in this reaction. Option B is incorrect as the nucleophilic attack of H^- occurs at the less substituted carbon atom in an unsymmetrical epoxide. Option C is incorrect as the mechanism for the reduction of epoxides with LiAlH4 is nucleophilic addition, not substitution. Option D is incorrect as H^- is a strong nucleophile, as it has a high electron density due to the presence of an H- ion.

Which of the Following Statements About the Reduction of Epoxides