Q. Of the following, which is the product formed when cyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensation followed by heating ?
A) [image:2017_Q154_opt_a.png]
B) [image:2017_Q154_opt_b.png]
C) [image:2017_Q154_opt_c.png]
D) [image:2017_Q154_opt_d.png]
Explanation
[Solution] Self-aldol condensation followed by dehydration gives 2-cyclohexylidenecyclohexanone ($\alpha,\beta$-unsaturated ketone), structure (2). Answer (2).
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