How Many Different β-Hydroxyaldehydes and β-Hydroxyketones, Including Constitutional Isomers and Stereoisomers

question 86

Multiple Choice

How many different β-hydroxyaldehydes and β-hydroxyketones, including constitutional isomers and stereoisomers, are formed upon treatment of a mixture of acetone and benzaldehyde with base?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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Definitions:

Apical Meristems

Regions of rapidly dividing cells at the tips of roots and shoots, where most plant growth occurs.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of growth tissue in plants that produces new phloem and xylem cells, contributing to stem and root thickness.

Sclerenchyma Tissue

A type of plant tissue composed of thick-walled cells that provide structural support, commonly found in regions of the plant that are no longer elongating.

Secondary Growth

In plants, a growth pattern resulting in the thickening of stems and roots, primarily through the activity of the vascular cambium.