Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 16

16. The number of aldol reaction(s) that occurs in the given transformation is

(2012)

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(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 16. (c)

Solution:

  1. The given reaction is an example of repeated aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction.

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