Question

what is the action of diazomethane on methanol and propan-1ol​

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Explanation:

Diazomethane is a reagent typically used to methylate various functional groups such as carboxylic acids, alcohols, phenols, and amides. The most common use of diazomethane is to convert carboxylic acids to esters. Diazomethane is usually prepared from the decomposition of a N-methyl-N-nitrosoamines such as Diazald.