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The compound 3-Phenylprop-2-enal is also known as _________(a) Crotonaldehyde(b) Cinnamaldehyde(c) Salicylaldehyde(d) VanillinThis question was addressed to me during an interview.My doubt stems from Nomenclature and Structure of Carbonyl Groups in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (b) CINNAMALDEHYDE

The best I can explain: In cinnamaldehyde, a BENZENE RING is attached to the end carbon of the ALDEHYDE chain and also has a carbon double bond at the alpha carbon. Its formula is C6H5-CH=CH-CHO.



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