MCQ
Benzoin is
  • A
    Compound containing an aldehyde and a ketonic group
  • B
    $\alpha$, $\beta$ -unsaturated acid
  • C
    $\alpha$-hydroxy aldehyde
  • $\alpha$-hydroxy ketone

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\alpha$-hydroxy ketone
d
Benzoin is an organic compound with the formula $PhCH ( OH ) COPh$. It is a hydroxy ketone attached to two phenyl groups. It is alpha hydroxy ketone.

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