How to convert propanal into butanone in a two step reaction??
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1) Add methylmagnesium bromide to the propanal under an inert atmosphere at -78oC. This converts the propanal to 2-butanol
2) Oxidise the 2-butanol to 2-butanal using a mixture of Chromium trioxide, 98% H2SO4 and acetone.
2) Oxidise the 2-butanol to 2-butanal using a mixture of Chromium trioxide, 98% H2SO4 and acetone.
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