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C6H5CH=CHCHOXC6H5CH=CHCH2OH
In this sequence, reagent ‘X’ can be:

A
H2/Ni
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NaBH4
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C
H+,K2Cr2O7
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Both (a) and (b)
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Solution

The correct option is B NaBH4
C6H5CH=CHCHO(Cinnamaldehyde)XC6H5CH=CHCH2OH(Cinnamylalcohol)

H2/Ni will reduce the double bond. Acidified K2Cr2O7 will further oxidise cinnamaldehyde.

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