The Perkin condensation is an aldol-type condensation in which an aromatic aldehyde (ArCHO) reacts with a carboxylic
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(a) Outline the Perkin condensation that takes place when benzaldehyde reacts with propanoic anhydride in the presence of potassium propanoate.
(b) How would you use a Perkin condensation to prepare p-chlorocinnamic acid, p-ClC6H4CH"CHCO2H?
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Organic Chemistry
ISBN: 978-1118133576
11th edition
Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder
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