Which of the following substrates/ reagents will combine to give ethylidene acetate?
A
Acetic anhydride and acetaldehyde
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B
Acetic anhydride and acetic acid
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C
Acetic acid and acetaldehyde
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D
Acetic anhydride and ethanol
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Solution
The correct option is A Acetic anhydride and acetaldehyde Acetic anhydride and acetaldehyde will combine to give ethylidene acetate. (CH3CO)2O+CH3CHO→CH3CH(OOCCH3)2