JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following compounds would be the main product of an aldol condensation of acetaldehyde and acetone?

(A)CH₃CH=CH·CHO
(B)CH₃CH=CHCOCH₃Correct
(C)(CH₃)₂C=CH·CHO
(D)(CH₃)₂C=CHCOCH₃

Answer: (B)

Solution

In the crossed aldol condensation between acetaldehyde and acetone, acetaldehyde (more electrophilic carbonyl, due to being less hindered) is preferentially

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Question ID VK-149210