Question
Organic Chemistry Question on carbonyl compounds
A mixture of p-anisaldehyde and formaldehyde in the presence of concentrated sodium hydroxide resultsin:
A
Sodium-p-methoxy benzene
B
P-Methoxy benzyl alcohol
C
p-Methoxy benzoyl alcohol
D
p-Methoxy sodium benzoate
Answer
P-Methoxy benzyl alcohol
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): P-Methoxy benzyl alcohol