No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C First reaction is retro aldol reaction. It is a reverse of aldol reaction.
Initially the strong base will abstract the acidic proton from the OH and forms a keto group which leads to C−C bond breakage to form carbanion followed by proton abstraction.
Formed acetaldehyde undergoes cross aldol reaction with formaldehyde. The substrate are in 3:1 (HCHO:CH3CHO) ratio which will induce the mutiple enolate formation and corresponding aldol formations.
Hence,