Chemistry · 2016
JEE Main · 10 April 2016, Shift 1 · Q55
The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol ( C ( CH_2 OH )_4) used in the preparation of PETN is:
The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}\right)_4\right)$ used in the preparation of PETN is :
Official answer
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The synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction.
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