JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 35
Question 35 - 2019 (09 Jan Shift 2)
$\text{CH}_3\text{CHO} + \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{COCH}_3 \xrightarrow{\text{dil. NaOH}}$ ?
(1). (Self aldol of acetaldehyde)
(2). (Cross aldol (H attacks PhCOCH$_3$))
(3). (Cross aldol condensation product)
(4). (Self condensation of acetophenone)
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Cross aldol between acetaldehyde and acetophenone gives the $\alpha,\beta$-unsaturated cross product.
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