Question

Which of the following options is true about the final product in the following reaction sequence?

• A. The same product will be formed when 3-pentanone is treated with $C{F}_{3}COOOH$
• B. The product on reduction with $LAH$ will give only ethanol
• C. The product on reduction with $DIBAL-H$ at a low temperature will give acetaldehyde
• D. The same product will be formed when acetaldehyde is treated with $Al(OC{H}_{2}C{H}_3{)}_3$

Answer 1

The correct option is A The same product will be formed when 3-pentanone is treated with $C{F}_{3}COOOH$

The reaction proceeds like the Favorskii reaction.

(a) The same product will be formed when 3-pentanone is treated with $C{F}_{3}COOOH$.

(b) Reduction with $LAH$ will give propanol and ethanol.

(c) Reduction with $DIBAL-H$ will give propanal and ethanol.

(d)