ChemistryMedium24×since 2004Q62The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol (C(CH₂OH)4) used in the preparation of PETN is :AThe synthesis requires four aldol condensations between methanol and ethanol.BThe synthesis requires two aldol condensations and two Cannizzaro reactions.CThe synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction.DAlpha hydrogens of ethanol and methanol are involved in this reaction.Check answerSkip