Would This Crossed Aldol Reaction Work Well? Why or Why

question 38

Multiple Choice

Would this crossed Aldol reaction work well? Why or why not?

• A)Yes,the diketone is significantly more acidic,so this enolate can be formed selectively.
• B)Yes,the aldehyde is significantly more acidic,so this enolate can be formed selectively.
• C)No,the aldehyde is significantly more acidic,so this enolate cannot be formed selectively.
• D)No,the diketone is significantly more acidic,so this enolate cannot be formed selectively.

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