JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 11
Question 11 - 2021 (26 Feb Shift 2)
Identify A in the internal aldol condensation of a dialdehyde with NaOH.
(1). (Intramolecular aldol product (bicyclic aldehyde))
(2). (Cross condensation product)
(3). (Simple aldol addition product)
(4). (Dicarboxylic acid product)
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Answer: (1)
Solution
Internal aldol condensation of the dialdehyde gives a bicyclic aldehyde product.