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

question 54

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 4
• B) 6
• C) 9
• D) 12

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