Aldehydes Ketones Question 150
Question: Cinnamic acid is formed when $ C_6H_5-CHO $ condenses with $ {{(CH_3CO)}_2}O $ in presence of
[Orissa JEE 2003]
Options:
A) Conc. $ H_2SO_4 $
B) Sodium acetate
C) Sodium metal
D) Anhydrous $ ZnCl_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ C_6H_5CHO+{{(CH_3CO)}_2}O\xrightarrow{CH_3CO_2Na} $
$ C_6H_5CH=CHCO_2H $ It is Perkin’s reaction.
BETA
