Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical Reactions
Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute NaOH is known as:
A
Aldol condensation
B
Cannizzaro's reaction
C
Cross Cannizzaro's reaction
D
Cross Aldol condensation
Answer
Cross Aldol condensation
Explanation
Solution
This reactions carried out between two different aldehydes and/or ketones is called cross aldol condensation