How Many Possible Aldol Products Can Be Formed When Acetone

question 41

Multiple Choice

How many possible aldol products can be formed when acetone and ethanal are mixed in the presence of base?(Hint: Assume that no more than two molecules react with each other at a time.)

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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