engineering chemistry MCQ #506

The reaction of benzaldehyde with malonic acid in the presence of pyridine is an example of

engineering chemistry MCQ #506

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of benzaldehyde with malonic acid in the presence of pyridine is an example of

    • A) Perkin reaction
    • B) Knoevenagel reaction
    • C) Cannizzaro reaction
    • D) Aldol condensation

    Answer: Knoevenagel reaction

    Explanation: The reaction is an example of Knoevenagel reaction, which involves the condensation of an aldehyde with a compound having an active methylene group.