engineering chemistry MCQ #409

The reaction of benzaldehyde with acetic anhydride in presence of sodium acetate gives:

engineering chemistry MCQ #409

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of benzaldehyde with acetic anhydride in presence of sodium acetate gives:

    • A) Cinnamic acid
    • B) Benzoic acid
    • C) Benzal acetate
    • D) Acetophenone

    Answer: Cinnamic acid

    Explanation: Perkin reaction: Benzaldehyde reacts with acetic anhydride to form Cinnamic acid.