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Question
Identify A and B:
Options
A = 1-phenylethanal , B = acetophenone
A = Benzophenone B = formaldehyde
A = Benzaldehyde , B = Acetophenone
A = Benzophenone, B = Acetophenone
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Solution
A = Benzaldehyde , B = Acetophenone
Explanation:
This is an example of crossed Aldol condensation. When aldol condensation is carried out between two different aldehydes and/or ketones, it is called cross aldol condensation.
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