NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following is the correct description of Cross aldol condensation?
Options
- ACross aldol condensation is a reaction in which an aldehyde or ketone reacts with itself in the presence of a
- BWhen aldol condensation is carried out between two different aldehydes and or ketones, it is called cross aldo
- CCross aldol condensation is a reaction in which an aldehyde reacts with a ketone to form an α,β-unsaturated ca
- DCross aldol condensation is a reaction in which two different aldehydes or ketones react with each other in th
Correct answer
B. When aldol condensation is carried out between two different aldehydes and or ketones, it is called cross aldo
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) When aldol condensation is carried out between two different aldehydes and or ketones, it is called cross aldol condensation. If both the reactants contain α-hydrogen atoms, it gives a mixture of four products.