Q.
Identify the final product $X$
A) [image:12_image204.emf]
B) [image:12_image205.emf]
C) [image:12_image206.emf]
D) [image:12_image207.emf]
Explanation
(a)
Formation of $\alpha,\beta$-unsaturated carboxylic acid by the action of acetic anhydride and sodium acetate on aromatic aldehyde as Perkin reaction. The other Perkin like condensation involve condensation of aromatic aldehyde and $\alpha$-hydrogen containing compound
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