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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Cinnamic acid is formed when C₆H₅–CHO condenses with (CH₃CO)₂O in presence of

Answer: (B)

Solution

This is Perkin's reaction: benzaldehyde condenses with acetic anhydride using sodium acetate as the base

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