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A wittig reaction with an aldehyde gives
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesVITEEEVITEEE 2008
Options:
  • A ketone compound
  • B a long chain fatty acid
  • C olefin compound
  • D epoxide
Solution:
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The correct answer is: olefin compound
The witting reaction is a chemical reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with triphenyl phosphonium ylide to give an alkene and triphenyl phosphine oxide.

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