You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Substitution

When propanal...

Question

When propanal reacts with 2-methylpropanal in presence of $N a O H$ , four different products are formed. Write the name of the reaction.

Self-aldol condensation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Cross aldol condensation

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Cannizzaro reaction

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

None of the above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Cross aldol condensation
If the condensation reaction occurs between two different carbonyl compounds having atleast one $α - H$ it is called cross aldol condensation.
Four type of product are possible in cross aldol.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

N a O H

C H_{3} C H O

H C N

H_{2} N - O H

C H_{3} C H O

N a O H

C H_{3} C H O

H C N

H_{2} N - O H

C H_{3} C H O

N a O H

B C l_{3}

H_{2} O

N a O H

C H_{3} C H O

H_{2} N - O H

C H_{3} C H O

Join BYJU'S Learning Program