Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Identify the combination of compounds that undergo Aldol condensation followed by dehydration to produce but-2-enal
A
methanal and ethanal
B
two moles of ethanal
C
methanal and propanone
D
ethanal and propanone
Answer
two moles of ethanal
Explanation
Solution
On reversing the process of aldol condensation in the following manner, we get two moles of ethanal.
Thus, the combination of compounds to give the given product is two moles of ethanal.