Q6 / 155 · WBJEE 2020 · Chemistry

What is the major product of the following reaction? Figure

  • Correct answer
    A
    Figure
  • B
    Figure
  • C
    Figure
  • D
    Figure

Solution

Hint: It's perkin reaction. The reaction starts with generation of nucleophile from propanoic anhydride as follows: Figure
Then onwards, the nucleophile attacks the-CHO group as shown:Figure
Finally, it goes on to give:Figure

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

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