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MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Aldol condensation between which of the following compounds followed by dehydration gives mesityl oxide?

Answer: (B)

Solution

Two acetone molecules give diacetone alcohol, which on dehydration yields mesityl oxide ; acetaldehyde with acetone

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