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The total number of stereoisomers which are possible for the product formed by the condensation of benzaldehyde with acetaldehyde by the action of hot dilute $N a O H$ ?

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Two

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Three

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Four

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Five

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Solution

The correct option is A Two
Claisen- Schimdt condensation between benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde produces two stereomers.

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