Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute $N a O H$ is known as:

Cross Cannizzaro’s reaction

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Cross Aldol condensation

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Aldol condensation

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Cannizzaro’s reaction

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The correct option is B Cross Aldol condensation

Aldol condensation reaction is given by carbonyl having $α$ hydrogens.
When two different carbonyl compounds are treated, it is known as cross-aldol condensation.

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