how to convert methanal to ethanal, please reaction also
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To convert methanal to ethanal, I suggest :
Reaction of methanal with Grignard reagent CH3MgBr and subsequent hydolysis to yield ethanol.
Subsequent oxidation with a mild reagent like PCC or PDC would give an aldehyde
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