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Cinnamic acid is formed when C6H5-CHO condenses with (CH3CO)2O in presence of
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A Sodium metal
  • B Conc. H2SO4
  • C Sodium acetate
  • D Anhydrous ZnCl2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sodium acetate
C 6 H 5 CHO+ ( CH 3 CO) 2 O CH 3 CO 2 Na C 6 H 5 CH= CHCO 2 H
It is Perkin’s reaction.

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