Q.
Product is
A) [image:12_image19.emf]
B) [image:12_image20.emf]
C) [image:12_image21.emf]
D) [image:12_image22.emf]
Explanation
(c)
1, 2 diketone undergoes rearrangement to $\alpha$-hydroxy carboxylic acid in presence of base. This reaction is known as benzilic acid rearrangement
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