Q.7.
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Question: Draw the products formed in each crossed aldol reaction.
a.
b.
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a.
b.
1Step 1: Cross aldol reaction
The reaction between two non-identical carbon compounds in the presence of a base is termed crossed aldol reaction.
It is also known as a mixed aldol reaction.
2Step 2: Cross aldol reaction of a
The aldol reaction between butanal and formaldehyde is represented below:
Cross aldol reaction of a.
3Step 3: Cross aldol reaction of b
The aldol reaction between benzaldehyde and cyclohexanone is represented below:
Cross aldol reaction b.
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