MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

What is the number of different products formed when mixture of ethanal and propanal reacts with a.q.NaOH after warming?

(A)4Correct
(B)2
(C)1
(D)3

Answer: (A)

Solution

Both ethanal () and propanal () contain -hydrogens, so in dilute aqueous NaOH they undergo aldol condensation. Two self-condensation products form (ethanal + ethanal gives but-2-enal; propanal + propanal gives 2-methylpent-2-enal) and two

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