Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
When 1.3-Diphenylprop-2-en-1-one is formed by the reaction of benzaldehyde and acetopheone in the presence of dil.NaOH followed by heating, which is the correct option ?
A
Acetophenone acts as Electrophile
B
Benzaldehyde acts as Nucleophile
C
Acetophenone acts as Nucleophile
D
Benzaldehyde has an α-hydrogen
Answer
Acetophenone acts as Nucleophile
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) :Acetophenone acts as Nucleophile.