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The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol \[(C{{(C{{H}_{2}}OH)}_{4}})\]used in the preparation of PETN is:   JEE Main Online Paper (Held On 10 April 2016)

A) The synthesis requires two aldol condensations and two Cannizzaro reactions.                

B) Alpha hydrogens of ethanol and methanol are involved in this reaction.                

C) The synthesis requires four aldol condensations between methanol and ethanol.                

D) The synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction.

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                The synthesis requires three aldol & one cannizzaro reaction.