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By replacement of the atom of the -OH group
By dehydration to give unsaturated derivatives
By oxidation
Single cleavage at the oxygen linkage when treated with cold concentrated hydriodic acid
Double cleavage when treated with phosphorus pentachloride, and heated
Substitution on the hydrocarbon chain with Cl or Br
Formation of unstable peroxides
By reduction when treated with appropriate reducing agents
By addition reaction across the doble bond when treated when Grignard reagent
By substitution of O or a hydrogen in the alpha carbon.
By condensation.
Substitution
Dehydration and decarboxylation when vapors of the acids are passed over manganous oxide at 300°C
Oxidation