MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesPrevious Year Questions

Identify the reaction which is used to obtain -hydroxy ketone? (Guj CET 2010)

A.Condensation reaction

B.Aldol condensation✓ Correct

C.Cross aldol condensation

D.Cannizaro reaction

Explanation

Aldehydes and ketones containing α-hydrogen atom undergo self condensation in the presence of a dilute alkali to form β-hydroxy aldehyde or β-hydroxy ketone. This reaction is called aldol condensation.

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