Q54 / 180 · COMEDK 2019 · Chemistry

When benzaldehyde is condensed with acetic anhydride in presence of fused sodium acetate, we get

A
crotonic acid
Correct answer
B
cinnamic acid
C
aspartic acid
D
salicylic acid

Solution

The reaction of benzaldehyde with acetic anhydride in presence of fused sodium acetate gives cinnamic acid. This reaction is called Perkin condensation.

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

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