When propanal reacts with 2-methylpropanal in presence of NaOH, four different products are formed. The reaction is known as
A
Self-aldol condensation
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B
Cross aldol condensation
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C
Cannizzaro reaction
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D
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 α−H it is called crossed aldol condensation.
Four type of product are possible in cross aldol.