C_6H_5-CH = CHCHO X C_6H_5CH = CHCH_2OH. In the above sequence X can be **[Manipal 2005]**

JEE Main Chemistry question

C_6H_5-CH{=}CHCHO \xrightarrow{X} C_6H_5CH{=}CHCH_2OH. In the above sequence can be **[Manipal 2005]**

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)
(D)Both (a) and (b)

Answer: (B)

Solution

selectively reduces the aldehyde (–CHO) group to –CHOH without touching the C=C double bond, converting cinnamaldehyde to cinnamyl alcohol. would also reduce

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