COMEDK2019ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
When benzaldehyde is condensed with acetic anhydride in presence of fused sodium acetate, we get
Options
- Acrotonic acid
- Bcinnamic acid
- Caspartic acid
- Dsalicylic acid
Correct answer
B. cinnamic acid
Step-by-step solution
The reaction of benzaldehyde with acetic anhydride in presence of fused sodium acetate gives cinnamic acid. This reaction is called Perkin condensation.