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Aromatic aldehydes, in presence of cyanide ion as catalyst, are converted to acyloins. This reaction is called
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
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  • A Perkin reaction
  • B Cannizzaro reaction
  • C Benzoin condensation
  • D Claisen condensation
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The correct answer is: Benzoin condensation
Aromatic aldehydes, in presence of cyanide ion as catalyst, are converted to acyloins. This reaction is called Benzoin condensation.

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