Question:
Find the final product for the reaction:
\[
\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CHO} + \text{CH}_3\text{CO}\text{C}_6\text{H}_5 \xrightarrow{\text{OH}^-, 293 K} \text{Product}
\]
Find the final product for the reaction:
\[
\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CHO} + \text{CH}_3\text{CO}\text{C}_6\text{H}_5 \xrightarrow{\text{OH}^-, 293 K} \text{Product}
\]
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Aldol condensation reactions can produce conjugated enones or enals, which are important intermediates in organic synthesis.
Updated On: Jan 5, 2026
- \(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}=\text{CH}\text{C}_6\text{H}_5 \)
- \(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}=\text{CH}\text{C}_6\text{H}_5 \text{OH} \)
- \(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{OH} \)
- \(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH}_2\text{C}_6\text{H}_5 \)
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The given reaction is a condensation reaction between benzaldehyde (\(C_6H_5\)CHO) and acetophenone (\(CH_3CO\)\(C_6H_5\)), known as the Aldol condensation. This reaction proceeds under basic conditions (in the presence of \(OH^-\)) and at 293 K, forming a conjugated enone product. The product formed is stilbene (\(C_6H_5\)CH=CH\(C_6H_5\)), which is an $\alpha$,$\beta$-unsaturated carbonyl compound. Thus, the correct answer is Option (A).
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