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ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Benzaldehyde condenses with acetaldehyde to produce

Answer: (C)

Solution

Crossed aldol condensation: the enolate of acetaldehyde (which has α-hydrogens) attacks the carbonyl of benzaldehyde (no α-H); the

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