Which one of the following is not formed where acetone reacts with 2-pentanone in the presence of dilute NaOH followed by heating?
Which one of the following is not formed where acetone reacts with 2-pentanone in the presence of dilute NaOH followed by heating?
When acetone & 2-pentanone are added in a base for an aldol condensation reaction there are several possibilities that may arise for product formation.
But structure in choice (2) is not possible. It will be possible with 3-pentanone.
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