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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedMedium2 minPYQ_2010
ChemistryMediumsingle choice
Assertion : Aldol condensation can be catalysed both by acids and bases. Reason : -Hydroxy aldehydes or ketones readily undergo acid catalysed dehydration.
Options:
Answer:
B
Solution:
Both carbanions (formed in presence of base) and enol form (formed in presence of an acid) act as nucleophiles and hence add on the carbonyl group of aldehydes and ketones to give aldols.
Stream:AIIMSSubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed
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