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

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Self-aldol condensation
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Cross aldol condensation
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Cannizzaro reaction
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None of the above
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Solution

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

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