How will you bring about the following conversion?
Ethanal to but-2-enal
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Solution
On treatment with dilute alkali, ethanal produces 3-hydroxybutanal gives But-2-enal on heating.
Concept: Aldehydes and Ketones - Chemical Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones - Reactions Due to A-hydrogen
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