Question

question 15 (1 point)
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when this compound reacts with an organic compound having a hydroxyl group, in the presence of acidic medium, such a reaction is a/an
a) oxidation reaction
b) condensation reaction
c) elimination reaction
d) substitution reaction
e) addition reaction

Explanation:

• Oxidation reaction involves the loss of electrons or increase in oxidation state. This is not relevant here.
• Condensation reaction: When a compound with a carbonyl group (as in the given structure) reacts with an organic compound having a hydroxyl group (like an alcohol) in acidic medium, a water molecule is eliminated (condensation). For example, in esterification (a type of condensation reaction), an acid (with -COOH group, which has a carbonyl part) reacts with an alcohol (with -OH group) to form an ester and water.
• Elimination reaction involves removal of atoms/groups from adjacent atoms to form a multiple bond. Not the case here.
• Substitution reaction is where one atom/group is replaced by another. Not applicable here.
• Addition reaction is where atoms/groups are added to a multiple - bonded compound. Not relevant here.

Answer:

B. condensation reaction