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Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids

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Which of the following carbonyl gives 4-methyl pent -3-en-2-one on reaction with dilute NaOH solution with heating?

A

Acetaldehyde

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Acetone

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Formaldehyde

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D

Propanal

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Solution

The correct option is A Acetone
Acetone contains alpha hydrogen atom. hence, when it is heated with dil NaOH solution, it undergoes aldol condensation reaction to form 4-methyl pent -3-en-2-one .

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