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Base catalysed condensation between the following compounds followed by dehydration gives methyl vinyl ketone:
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A HCHO and CH3COCH3
  • B HCHO and CH3CHO
  • C Two molecules of CH3CHO
  • D Two molecules of CH3COCH3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: HCHO and CH3COCH3
It is an aldol condensation reaction between formaldehyde and acetone in basic medium.
HCHO+ CH 3 COCH 3 OH HO CH 2 CH 2 COCH 3 Δ H 2 C =CH COCH 3

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