AP EAMCET202022 Sep 2020Morning ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Which among the following is a possible product during cross aldol condensation between propanal (as electrophile) and butanal (as nucleophile)?
Options
- A3-hydroxy-2-methyl hexanal
- B2-ethyl-3-hydroxy pentanal
- C3-hydroxy-2-methyl pentanal
- D2-ethyl-3-hydroxy hexanal
Correct answer
B. 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy pentanal
Step-by-step solution
CH ₃ CH ₂ CHO + CH ₃ CH ₂ CH ₂ CHO Propanal Butanal (Electrophile) (Nucleophile) aligned & 5 CH ₃ 4 C H ₂- OH C CH - CH ₂ CH ₃ C HCHO & 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-pentanal & aligned Hence, the correct option is (2).