MCQ
This conversion can be achieved by
  • A
    Dehydration, Hydrolysis
  • Retro aldol and further condensation
  • C
    Perkin condensation & Clemmensen reduction
  • D
    Clemmensen and Perkin condensation

Answer

Correct option: B.
Retro aldol and further condensation
b

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