Aldehydes Ketones Question 50

Question: Which of following can be used as a catalyst in the above reaction-

Options:

A) $ C{l^{-}} $

B) $ CH_3-\overset{O}{\mathop{\overset{||}{\mathop{C}}}}-{O^{-}} $

C) $ Et{O^{-}} $

D) $ HSO_4^{-} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Base stronger than cyanide is used as a catalyst.