How Many Different $\beta$ -Hydroxyaldehydes And $\beta$ -Hydroxyketones, Including Constitutional Isomers and Stereoisomers, Are Formed Upon Treatment

question 55

Multiple Choice

How many different $\beta$ -hydroxyaldehydes and $\beta$ -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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