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Perkin condensation is an example of chemical properties of aromatic aldehydes only. In this reaction aromatic aldehydes condense with an acid anhydride to yield a, (3 unsaturated acids. Intermediate involved in Perkin reaction is

A)  carbocation                  

B)  carbanion

C)  free radical                   

D)  carbene

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Perkin reaction Base catalysed condensation of acid anhydride and aromatic aloenyde is known as Perkin reaction. Reaction starts with formation of carbanion.