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QNEET-2022-Ch-376: NEET 2022 Chemistry - Class 12 NEET-2022-Ch-376 Solution: Which one of the following is not formed when acetone reacts…

Which one of the following is not formed when acetone reacts with 2-pentanone in the presence of dilute NaOH followed by heating?

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Cross Aldol condensation reaction: Both reactants contain _ -Hydrogens, so multiple products are possible which are as follows:

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