JEE Main 2016 — Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution
JEE Main 2016 (10 Apr Online)
Question
The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol used in the preparation of PETN is
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Correct answer
AThe synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction.
Step-by-step explanation
The first three steps are Aldol condensations followed by one Cannizzaro reaction step in presence of base. In final step a salt of formic acid will also be formed as side product.
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