Question

A compound of molecular formula c8h8o2 reacts with acetophenone to form a single cross-aldol product in the presence of base. The same compound on reaction with conc. Naoh forms benzyl alcohol as one of the products. The structure of the compound is :

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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● Answer -
Name of the compound is 4-Anisaldehyde (p-methoxybenzaldehyde).

[Refer to image for structure of compound.]

● Explanation -
4-anisaldehyde reacts with acetophenone to form 4-methoxychalcone.
C8H8O2 + C8H8O --> C16H14O2 + H2O

4-anisaldehyde on reaction with sodium hydroxide gives benzyl alcohol & sodium methanoate.
C8H8O2 + NaOH --> C7H8O + HCONa


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