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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsAldol condensation and Cannizzarro reactionMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Which one of the following compounds is the best candidate for being prepared by an efficient mixed aldol addition reaction?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

As HCHO is the most reactive carbonyl compound (HCHO) towards nucleophilic addition

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Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Aldol condensation and Cannizzarro reaction
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