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The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol (C(CH_2OH)_4) used in the preparation of PETN is

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The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol (C(CH2OH)4)(C{(C{H}_{2}OH)}_{4})(C(CH2​OH)4​) used in the preparation of PETN is

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Held on 10 Apr 2016 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    The synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction.

  2. B

    Alpha hydrogen of ethanol and methanol are involved in this reaction.

  3. C

    The synthesis requires two aldol condensation and two Cannizzaro reactions.

  4. D

    The synthesis requires four aldol condensations between methanol and ethanol.

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