Q 1621491321.     The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol ` C ( C H _{ 2 }OH ) _{ 4 } ` used in the preparation of PETN is:

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A

The synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction

B

Alpha hydrogens of ethanol and methanol are involved in this reaction

C

The synthesis requires two aldol condensations and two Cannizzaro reactions

D

The synthesis requires four aldol condensations between methanol and ethanol

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