Q32 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2009 · Chemistry

The synthesis of crotonaldehyde from acetaldehyde is an example of ....... reaction.

A
nucleophilic addition
B
elimination
C
electrophilic addition
Correct answer
D
nucleophilic addition-elimination

Solution

Crotonaldehyde is produced by the aldol condensation of acetaldehyde.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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