Q. Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute NaOH is known as :
A) Cannizzaro's reaction
B) Cross Cannizzaro's reaction
C) Cross Aldol condensation
D) Aldol condensation
Explanation
[Solution] Benzaldehyde (no $\alpha$-H) and acetophenone (with $\alpha$-H) undergo cross aldol (Claisen-Schmidt) condensation. Answer (3).
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