KCET2021ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
The product ' A ' gives white precipitate when treated with bromine water. The product ' B ' is treated with barium hydroxide to give the product C . The compound C is heated strongly to form product D . The product D is
Options
- A4-methylpent-3-en-2-one
- Bbut-2 enal
- C3-methylpent-3-en-2-one
- D2-methylbut-2-enal
Correct answer
A. 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one
Step-by-step solution
The given reaction take place in following way Phenol gives white ppt. with bromine water. Acetone when treated with Ba ( OH )₂ undergoes aldol condensation as follows The product D is 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one.