Aromatic aldehydes, in presence of cyanide ion as catalyst, are converted to acyloins. This reaction is called Benzoin condensation.

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Aromatic aldehydes, in presence of cyanide ion as catalyst, are converted to acyloins. This reaction is called (A) Perkin reaction (B) Cannizzaro reaction (C) Benzoin condensation (D) Claisen condensation

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Aromatic aldehydes, in presence of cyanide ion as catalyst, are converted to acyloins. This reaction is called Benzoin condensation. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-n8ir6wdva5orwpxa.jpg" />

Q. Aromatic aldehydes, in presence of cyanide ion as catalyst, are converted to acyloins. This reaction is called

Perkin reaction

Cannizzaro reaction

Benzoin condensation

Claisen condensation

Aromatic aldehydes, in presence of cyanide ion as catalyst, are converted to acyloins. This reaction is called Benzoin condensation.