How will you convert ethanal into the following compounds?
(i) Butane-1,3-diol
(ii) But-2-enal
(iii) But-2-enoic acid
How will you convert ethanal into the following compounds?
(i) Butane-1,3-diol
(ii) But-2-enal
(iii) But-2-enoic acid
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1. Butane-1,3-diol -
Ethanol react dilute alkali produces 3-hydroxybutanal which on Reduction gives butane-1, 3-diol on reduction.
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