Question

In the reaction, (CH3)3CCHO + HCHO $\xrightarrow [ \text { heat } ] { \mathrm { NaOH } }$ A + B.

the products (1) and (2) are respectively

• A. (CH3)3CCH2OH and HCOO– Na+
• B. (CH3)3CCOONa and CH3OH.
• C. (CH3)3CCH2OH and CH3OH.
• D. (CH3)3COONa and HCOO– Na+.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(CH3)3CCH2OH and HCOO– Na+

Answer 2