Q12 / 120 · VITEEE 2011 · Chemistry

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  • Correct answer
    A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • D
    None of the above

Solution

In presence of $\mathrm{SeO}_{2}$ compounds containing active methylene (i.e., $\mathrm{CH}_{2}$ next to the carbonyl group) oxidises to another $\mathrm{CO}$ group. Figure

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

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