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Cross Aldol Condensation

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Explain the mechanism of acetaldehyde involved crossed aldol condensation.

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Aldol Condensation:
This reactions is catalysed by base. The carbanion generated is nucleophilic in nature. Hence it can bring about nucleophilic attack on carbonyl group.

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