22. CANNIZZARO REACTION
Cannizzaro Reaction The Cannizzaro Reaction is a special type of organic reaction shown by aldehydes that do not have an α-hydrogen. These aldehydes react with strong alkali to produce two…
23. CROSSED ALDOL CONDENSATION
Crossed Aldol Condensation Crossed aldol condensation happens when the reaction takes place between two different carbonyl compounds (two different aldehydes, two different ketones, or one aldehyde and one ketone). When…
24. CROSSED CANNIZZARO REACTION
Crossed Cannizzaro Reaction The Crossed Cannizzaro Reaction is a special type of Cannizzaro reaction in which formaldehyde reacts with another aldehyde that contains α-hydrogen atoms. Instead of undergoing a normal…
25. BENZOIN CONDENSATION
Introduction Benzoin condensation is a reaction where aromatic aldehydes (that do not contain any α-hydrogen) combine with each other in the presence of cyanide ions acting as a catalyst. This…
26. PERKIN CONDENSATION
Perkin Condensation The Perkin Condensation is an important carbon–carbon bond forming reaction in organic chemistry. It involves the condensation of an aromatic aldehyde with an aliphatic acid anhydride that contains…
27. KNOEVENAGEL REACTION
Introduction The Knoevenagel Reaction is an important organic reaction where an aldehyde or ketone reacts with a compound that contains an active methylene group in the presence of a mild…
28. REFORMATSKY REACTION
Reformatsky Reaction – Simple Explanation The Reformatsky Reaction is an important name reaction in organic chemistry. It is mainly used to prepare β-hydroxy esters by reacting α-halo esters (usually α-bromo…