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Methyl cyanide to ethanal

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To convert methyl cyanide (acetonitrile) to ethanal (acetaldehyde), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Starting Material**: - Methyl cyanide is also known as acetonitrile, which has the chemical formula CH₃CN. 2. **Reduction of Methyl Cyanide**: ...
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