Aromatic Aldehydes Ketones and Acids - Result Question 23
####27. The compound $Z$ is
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 27. (a)
Solution:
- Reaction 5 The Perkin condensation product $X$ is
This compound on hydrogenation with $H _2$ in the presence of $Pd$ activated with charcoal $(Pd-C)$ gives
Reaction 6 The product of reaction 5 on heating with $H _3 PO _4$ dehydrates to give