engineering chemistry MCQ #496

The product of the Perkin reaction between benzaldehyde and acetic anhydride is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #496

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) Cinnamic acid
    • B) Benzoic acid
    • C) Acetic acid
    • D) Benzene

    Answer: Cinnamic acid

    Explanation: The Perkin reaction involves the condensation of benzaldehyde with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate, forming cinnamic acid, an alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid.