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Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute NaOH is known as

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a

 Cannizaros reaction

b

Cross cannizaro’s reaction

c

Aldolcondensation

d

 Cross aldol condensation

answer is A.

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When condensation occurs between two different aldehydes and ketones in the presence of base such as NaOH, the reaction considered as cross aldol reaction. This reaction leads to the mixture of products.

Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of NaOH is an example of cross aldol condensation.

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