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When propanal reacts with 2-methylpropanal in presence of NaOH, four different products are formed. The reaction is known as:

A
aldol condensation
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cross aldol condensation
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Cannizzaro reaction
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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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