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Consider the following reaction sequence.

Select the CORRECT statement given below.

I. The reaction involves two Claisen-Schmidt reaction and one Cross Cannizaro's reaction.

II. The reaction involves one Claisen-Schmidt reaction and two Cross Canni zaro's reaction.

III. The product (E) and (F) are, respectively,

IV. The product (Q and  are, respectively,

A) II, IV                 

B) I, IV                  

C) I, III      

D) II, IV

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

[c] (E) is an important industrial product. Its ester with polybasic acids gives resin polymers used for surface coating. Its tetra nitro derivative (PETN) (Penta erythritol tetra nitro) is a useful explosive.