The major product of the following reaction is : CH3CH2CH=O reflux alkali HCHO excess ? (A) CH3–CH–CH=O CH2–OH (B) CH3–C–CH2–OH CH2–OH CH2–OH (C) CH3–C–CH=O CH2 (D) CH3–CH2–CH2–OH

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The major product of the following reaction is : CH3CH2CH=O reflux alkali HCHO excess ?

(A) CH3–CH–CH=O CH2–OH
(B) CH3–C–CH2–OH CH2–OH CH2–OH
(C) CH3–C–CH=O CH2
(D) CH3–CH2–CH2–OH

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. O + H–C–H CH3–CH2–C–H O Aldol reaction O OH H OH H O H HO Cannizaro OH OH OH HCOO +

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