Number of carbon atoms can be increased in the chain by:

grignard reaction

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cannizaro's reaction

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aldol condensation

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HVZ reaction

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Solution

The correct options are
B aldol condensation
D grignard reaction
Solution:- (A) Grignard reaction; (C) Aldol condensation
Grignard reagent is used to add no. of carbon atoms in chain.
Aldol condensation involves condensation of aldehydes and ketones with $α$ -hydrogen.
Hence $(A)$ and $(C)$ both are correct.

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