engineering chemistry MCQ #471

The product of the reaction between benzaldehyde and acetic anhydride is

engineering chemistry MCQ #471

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction between benzaldehyde and acetic anhydride is

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

    Answer: Cinnamic acid

    Explanation: Benzaldehyde reacts with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate to form cinnamic acid through a Perkin reaction.