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Because the double bond is reduced and the alcohol group has been oxidised hence the compound has been oxidised and reduced at the same time .Apply alcohol may also be converted into propanol by using a ruthenium (IV) catalyst in water.
CH2=CHCH2OH-> CH3CH2CHO
Suggest what is unusual about this single step ?
ANS : DISPROPORTINATION HAS TAKEN PLACE
How can I know that ? Anyone can explain?