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What is the name of the following reaction?
(CH3CO)2O+C6H5CHOCH3COONa−−−−−−−−→C6H5CH=CHCOOH+CH3COOH

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Perkin reaction
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Friedel -Craft reaction
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Hoffmann reaction
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Tischenko reaction.
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Solution

The correct option is A Perkin reaction
The name of the reaction is Perkin reaction.
In Perkin reaction, benzaldehyde reacts with acetic anhydride in presence of sodium acetate to form cinnamic acid and acetic acid.
(CH3CO)2O+C6H5CHOCH3COONa−−−−−−−C6H5CH=CHCOOH+CH3COOH

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