JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 16
Question 16 - 2020 (03 Sep Shift 2)
Compound A in multi-step reaction giving Cannizzaro and aldol products. A is:
(1). (Acetophenone)
(2). (Phenyl isopropyl ketone)
(3). (1-phenylpropan-2-one ($\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{COCH}_3$))
(4). (Propiophenone)
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Working backwards from ozonolysis products ($p$-tolualdehyde and acetone) and the Cannizzaro/aldol reactions, A = $\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{COCH}_3$.
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