Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 16
####16. The number of aldol reaction(s) that occurs in the given transformation is
(2012)
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 16. (b)
Solution:
- The given reaction is an example of repeated aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction.
Step I
Step II
Step III
In the last step, formaldehyde is oxidised and the other aldehyde is reduced giving the desired products.
