The correct statement about the synthesis of pentaerythritol $(C(CH_2OH)_4)$ used in the preparation of $PETN$ is

  • A
    The synthesis requires three aldol condensations and one Cannizzaro reaction
  • B
    Alpha hydrogens of ethanol and methanol are involved in this reaction.
  • C
    The synthesis requires two aldol condensations and two Cannizzaro reactions
  • D
    The synthesis requires four aldol condensations between methanol and ethanol

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