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Which of the following compound would undergo aldol condensation, which the Cannizzaro reaction and which neither? Write the structure of the expected product of aldol condensation and Cannizzaro reaction. 

1-Phenyl propanone.

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Which of the following compound would undergo aldol condensation, which the Cannizzaro reaction and which neither? Write the structure of the expected product of aldol condensation and Cannizzaro reaction.

Phenylacetaldehyde.

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Which of the following compounds would undergo aldol condensation, which the Cannizzaro reaction and which neither? Write the structures of the expected products of aldol condensation and Cannizzaro reaction.

Butan-1-ol 

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Which of the following compounds would undergo aldol condensation, which the Cannizzaro reaction and which neither? Write the structures of the expected products of aldol condensation and Cannizzaro reaction.

2,2-Dimethylbutanal 

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How will you convert ethanal into the following compound?

Butane-1,3-diol

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How will you convert ethanal into but-2-enal  compound ?

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How will you convert ethanal into but-2-enoic acid compound ?
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Write structural formulas and names of four possible aldol condensation products from propanal and butanal. In each case, indicate which aldehyde acts as nucleophile and which as electrophile.
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An organic compound with the molecular formula C9H10O forms 2,4-DNP derivative, reduces Tollens' reagent and undergoes Cannizzaro reaction. On vigorous oxidation, it gives 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Identify the compound.