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Phenylmethanal is reacted with concentrated NaOH to give two products X and Y. X reacts with metallic sodium to liberate hydrogen. X and Y are

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Important Questions on Carbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids

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In which of the following reactions new carbon-carbon bond is not formed?
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An alkene “A” on reaction with O3 and Zn-H2O gives propanone and ethanal in equimolar ratio. Addition of HCl to alkene “A” gives “B” as the major product. The structure of product “B” is
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Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than aldehydes, ketones and even alcohols of comparable molecular mass. It is due to their
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How is Propanoic acid is prepared starting from an alcohol ?

 

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How is Propanoic acid is prepared starting from an alkyl halide?
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How is Propanoic acid is prepared starting from an alkene ?
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A Compound A with molecular formula C2H3N on acid hydrolysis gives B which reacts with thionyl chloride to give compound C. Benzene reacts with compound C in presence of anhydrous AlCl3 to give compound D. Compound C on reduction gives E. Identify A, B,C, D and E. Write the equations.
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Identify X and Y.

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