Which of These Compounds Can React with 4-Methylhexanal to Afford

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of these compounds can react with 4-methylhexanal to afford good yields of the crossed aldol product?

• A)3-(4-Nitrophenyl)propanal
• B)2-Methyl-3-pentanone
• C)2-(4-Nitrophenyl)propanal
• D)3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-butanone
• E)None of the above compounds will give good yields of the crossed aldol product with 4-methylhexanal.

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