Question

The product ‘P’ is

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

This reaction is a type of Aldol condensation reaction. The reaction involves the condensation of benzaldehyde (\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CHO}\)) and acetaldehyde (\(\text{CH}_3\text{CHO}\)) in the presence of dilute NaOH. The condensation leads to the formation of an enolate ion, which then reacts with another molecule of aldehyde.

The reaction produces a product in which the aldehyde group from one molecule reacts with the carbon-carbon bond from another molecule to form a conjugated product. The product of this reaction is cinnamaldehyde (\(\text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{CH} = \text{CHCHO}\)), which has both an aldehyde group and a double bond.

Thus, the product 'P' is cinnamaldehyde.

The correct option is : (D)