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Cross Aldol Condensation

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When propanal reacts with 2-methylpropanal in presence of $N a O H$ , four different products are formed. The reaction is known as:

A

aldol condensation

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B

cross aldol condensation

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C

Cannizzaro reaction

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D

HVZ condensation

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Solution

The correct option is B cross aldol condensation
Cross aldol condensation reaction as the anion of one aldehyde is attacking on other carbonyl.

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