Which of the following methods are used to convert lower alcohol to higher alcohol?

Wurtz reaction

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Through introducing cyanide

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Through grignard reagent

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Through grignard reagent
To produce a primary alcohol, the Grignard reagent is reacted with formaldehyde. Reacting a Grignard reagent with any other aldehyde will lead to a secondary alcohol

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