CH3OH → C2H5OH (chain extension)

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CH3OH → CH3I (using HI) → CH3CN (using KCN) → CH3COOH (hydrolysis) → C2H5OH (reduction with LiAlH₄). Alternatively, use the Grignard route with formaldehyde.

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