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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Cinnamaldehyde is prepared by the treatment of :
Options
A benzaldehyde with acetaldehyde in the presence of NaOH
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B benzaldehyde with formaldehyde in the presence of NaOH
C benzophenone with acetaldehyde in the presence of NaOH
D benzophenone with formaldehyde in the presence of NaOH
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cinnamaldehyde is prepared by the condensation of benzaldehyde with acetaldehyde in the presence of NaOH (crossed aldol condensation followed by dehydration).

Hint

Which aldehyde condenses with benzaldehyde to give cinnamaldehyde?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1755 of 1999
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