The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol $(C {(C H_{2} O H)}_{4})$ used in the preparation of PETN is:
The synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction
Alpha hydrogens of ethanol and methanol are involved in this reaction
The synthesis requires two aldol condensations and two Cannizzaro reactions
The synthesis requires four aldol condensations between methanol and ethanol

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The correct statement about the synthesis of erythritol $(C {(C H_{2} O H)}_{4})$ used in the preparation of PETN is:
The synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction
Alpha hydrogens of ethanol and methanol are involved in this reaction
The synthesis requires two aldol condensations and two Cannizzaro reactions
The synthesis requires four aldol condensations between methanol and ethanol

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