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How propanoic acid is convert to propanol?

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Answered by TheTotalDreamer
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Propanol can be convert into propanoic acid as follow:
By treating it with LiAlH4 (reduction) then propanol can be dehydrated(removal of water molecule) to propene which can be hydrogenated(addition of hydrogen) to form propane.

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Answered by rishitverma00
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alcohols are converted to carboxylic acid by oxidation.

CH3-CH2-CH2-OH ------------------------ CH3-CH2-C (double bond O) - OH

arrow represents reaction withAlkaline potassium permanganate or acidified potassium dichromate.

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