Q.

CH3-CHOdilute NaOH A  B.

Regarding the compounds ‘A’ and ‘B’,  incorrect statement is

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a

‘A’ has a chiral centre

b

‘A’ is a α-hydroxy carbonyl compound

c

‘B’ shows geometrical isomerism

d

‘B’ is a α,β - unsaturated carbonyl compound

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The reaction is aldol condensation; 

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‘A’ is optically active, it is aldol (β-hydroxy butyraldehyde)

CH3-CHOH-CH2-CHO -H2O CH3-CH=CH-CHO (B)

‘B’ shows geometrical isomerism.

‘B’ is 2-butenal (or) crotonaldehyde (α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound)

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CH3-CHO→dilute NaOH A →∆ B.Regarding the compounds ‘A’ and ‘B’,  incorrect statement is