Q.

PhCHO+HCHO(ii) H3O+(i) 50%NaOHA(major)+B(major) The compound formed on dehydration of A & B is

1 Ph-CO-OCH3  
2 Ph-O-COCH3  
3 Ph-CH2-O-CHO  
4 Ph-CH2-O-CH3  

Ans.

(3)

A=PhCH2OH,  B=HCOOH