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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsAldol condensation and Cannizzarro reactionMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Compound (A) on reduction with LAH gives two compound B and C. Compound (B) on oxidation give (D) which on treatment with aq. give give mesitylene when treated with conc. Possible structure of A is :

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Explain question :

Question is asking about the possible structure of (A) is

Concept :

This question is based on reduction, oxidation, dry distillation of calcium salt and aldol condensation reaction in acidic medium.

Solution:

AC6H12O⇒ degree of unsaturation = 1

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Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Aldol condensation and Cannizzarro reaction
2mℹ️ Source: QB

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