Question

8. Of the following, which is the product formed whencyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensationfollowed by heating?

Answer 1

Of the following, option (2) is the product formed whencyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensation followed by heating

- It's formed when cyclohexone undergoes aldol condensation followed by heating due to following reason:

- When two similar aldehydes or ketones are treated in presence of a strong acid or base they gives an addition product like beta- hydroxy aldehyde or ketone which is commonly known as aldol.

So, option (2) is correct answer.