JEE Main Chemistry question

Conversion of benzaldehyde to 3-phenylprop-2-en-1-oic acid (cinnamic acid) is

Answer: (A)

Solution

Benzaldehyde condensed with acetic anhydride (sodium acetate base) to give

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Question ID VK-149131