JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Aldol condensation between the following compounds followed by dehydration gives methyl vinyl ketone:

Answer: (C)

Solution

Crossed aldol addition of formaldehyde to acetone's enolate, followed by dehydration, gives methyl vinyl ketone, CH₂=CH–CO–CH₃.

Question ID VK-149898