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How will you carry out the following conversion : Acetic acid to propionic acid ?

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To convert acetic acid (CH₃COOH) to propionic acid (CH₃CH₂COOH), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Convert Acetic Acid to Ethanol - **Reaction**: Use Lithium Aluminium Hydride (LiAlH₄) to reduce acetic acid to ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH). - **Equation**: \[ \text{CH}_3\text{COOH} \xrightarrow{\text{LiAlH}_4} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \] ...
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