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Offline Steenrod

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Converting acetic acid to methanol
« on: October 25, 2012, 09:40:30 AM »
How do we convert acetic acid to methanol?I am not seeking an industrial setup;rather a theoretical one mentioning the reagents will do.Thanks.
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Re: Converting acetic acid to methanol
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2012, 09:56:15 AM »
You must show your attempt first.  Hint:  What sort of process (oxidation, reduction, condensation, hydrolysis, etc.) is this? 
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Re: Converting acetic acid to methanol
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2012, 10:09:26 AM »
I will give you a clue. The acetic acid must be reduced. What two common reagents can you use to reduce aldehydes/ketones?
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