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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008749

What is meant by the following terms? Give an example of the reaction in each case.

Schiff’s base

Solution
Schiff’s base: They are the class of compounds having general formula C6H5—N = CR2, where ‘R’ is alkyl or aryl group or hydrogen atoms. It is formed by reaction of primary aromatic amine with aldehydes or ketones. It turns aldehyde pink.