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The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol used in the preparation of PETN is:
a
The synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction.
b
Alpha hydrogens of ethanol and methanol are involved in the reaction
c
The synthesis requires two aldol condensations and two Cannizzaro reactions.
d
The synthesis requires four aldol condensations between methanol and ethanol
detailed solution
Correct option is A
Erythritol is synthesised as follows. This requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction.
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