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GK QUESTION#3519

What is the name of the chemical compound having the molecular formula C 3 H 4 O which is mostly used for the production of acrylic acid and acrylate ester?

  1. ANaphthaldehyde
  2. BVanillin
  3. CAcroleinCorrect answer
  4. DMuscone
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C. Acrolein

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Acrolein, also called propenal, has formula C₃H₄O and structure CH₂=CH–CHO. An important industrial use is as an intermediate in manufacturing acrylic acid, much of which is converted to acrylate esters. The other listed compounds have different molecular formulas.

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