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Formation of ethane from ethanal

Formation of ethane from ethanal
What do you think this is, Alexa? This forum is populated by people - at least have the common courtesy to say 'please could you help me' or something like that.
what about it
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A better question would be to ask why the hell would anyone in their right mind want to convert ethanal into ethane. What a pointless waste of time.
Original post by Karina khambe
Formation of ethane from ethanal

CH3COH + 2[H] -> CH3CHOH
Where H = reducing agent
CH3CHOH + H2SO4 -> CH2CH2 + H2O
CH2CH2 + H2 -> CH3CH3

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