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Conversion of Acetaldehyde to n-Butyl alcohol

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To convert acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) to n-butyl alcohol (C₄H₉OH), we can use the aldol condensation reaction followed by hydrogenation. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process: ### Step 1: Draw the Structures - **Acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO)**: This is the starting material. - **n-Butyl Alcohol (C₄H₉OH)**: This is the target product. ### Step 2: Aldol Reaction 1. **React Two Molecules of Acetaldehyde**: ...
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