The compound A, C_ 8 H_ 8 O_ 2 reacts with acetophenone to form a...

The compound A,

\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{2}

reacts with acetophenone to form a single product via cross-Aldol condensation. The compound A on reaction with conc. NaOH forms a substituted benzyl alcohol as one of the two products. The compound A is : The compound A, C_ 8 H_ 8 O_ 2 reacts with acetophenone to form a single product via cross-Aldol condensation. The

The compound A, C_ 8 H_ 8 O_ 2 reacts with acetophenone to form a single product via cross-Aldol condensation. The

Options

A2-hydroxy acetophenone
B4-methyl benzoic acid
C4-methoxy benzaldehyde
D4-hydroxy benzaldehyde

Correct answer

C. 4-methoxy benzaldehyde

Step-by-step solution

(On cross aldol reaction, a single structure is obtained but it can show geometrical isomerism).

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