The base catalysed reaction of 1.2 – diketone to a salt of 2 – hydroxyl carboxylic acid is known as benzilic acid rearrangement. The reaction is not applicable to 1.2. diketones containing - methylene group because of competing aldol condensation

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The base catalysed reaction of 1,2 – diketone to a salt of 2 – hydroxyl carboxylic acid is known as benzilic acid rearrangement. The reaction is not applicable to 1,2. diketones containing - methylene group because of competing aldol condensation

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