Question

Acteophenone on reaction with p-nitrobenzoic acid gives:
(A) Benzophenone
(B) Phenyl acetate
(C) Methyl benzoate
(D) Phenyl propionate

Answer 1

Hint: As we know that organic compounds can be synthesized with the help of organic reaction. But in this question, it is mentioned that we have to convert these compounds in not more than two steps. Hence there are many reactions in chemistry that would give the desired product.

Complete step by step solution:
Chemical reactions are defined as the reaction in which reactant bonds are broken and new bonds are formed within product molecules. It results in the formation of new substances. Benzophenone is a white solid organic compound that is soluble in organic solvents.
It is a widely used building block in organic chemistry. Benzaldehyde is a colorless liquid that has almonds like odour. It is the simplest aromatic aldehyde.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A i.e. Acteophenone in reaction with p-nitrobenzoic acid gives Benzophenone.

Note:
We should know about Grignard reagent. It is a strong nucleophile that behaves as a carbonyl compound having electrophiles. It can form carbon- carbon bonds. The formula of Grignard reagent is alkyl magnesium halide or aryl magnesium halide.