STANDARDChemistry-Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
STANDARD Chemistry Reactions of Aldehydes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
The end product (Z) in the given sequence of reactions is CH₃CH=CHCHO → NaBH₄ → X → HCl/ZnCl₂ → Y → (i) KCN (ii) H⁺ → Z
A
CH₃CH=CHCH₂COOH
B
CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH
C
CH₃CH=CHCOOH
D
CH₃CH(Cl)CH₂COOH
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The sequence involves reduction, addition of HCl, and then conversion to a carboxylic acid. The final product is CH₃CH=CHCH₂COOH.
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