Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
When propanal reacts with 2-methylpropanal in presence of NaOH, four different products are formed. The reaction is known as
A
aldol condensation
B
cross aldol condensation
C
Cannizzaro reaction
D
HVZ condensation
Answer
cross aldol condensation
Explanation
Solution
Answer (b) cross aldol condensation