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

question 38

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 4
• B) 6
• C) 9
• D) 12

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