NEET2020Chemistry-Aldol Condensation
NEET 2020 Chemistry Crossed Aldol Reaction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute NaOH is known as:
A
Cross Cannizzaro's reaction
B
Cross Aldol condensation
C
Aldol condensation
D
Cannizzaro's reaction
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The reaction between benzaldehyde (no α-hydrogen) and acetophenone (with α-hydrogen) in dilute NaOH is a cross aldol condensation.
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