Would This Crossed Aldol Reaction Work Well? Why or Why

question 2

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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