JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 28
Question 28 - 2019 (08 Apr Shift 2)
Intramolecular aldol condensation of methylcyclopentenone-carbaldehyde with NaOH:
(1). (Cross aldol product)
(2). (Intramolecular aldol product (bicyclic))
(3). (Simple aldol)
(4). (Dehydrated product)
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Answer: (2)
Solution
Internal aldol condensation with NaOH gives bicyclic product.