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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsAldol condensation and Cannizzarro reactionMedium2 minQB
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The compound A in the following reaction is

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Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Explanation: Question is asking about the compound (A) in the following reaction sequence. 

Concept:

(1) Nucleophilic addition reaction of carbonyl compounds.

(2) Dehydration of alcohol.

(3) Ozonolysis.

(4) Aldol and Cannizzaro reaction. 

Solution:  

(C) gives Cannizzaro reaction so (C) is Ph–CHO 

(D) Gives aldol candensation reaction so (D) is

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Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Aldol condensation and Cannizzarro reaction
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