When two moles of acetone are treated with a base, the product is?
Correct answer: B. 4-hydroxy-4 methyl-2-pentanone
- A. 3-hydroxy-2-methyl pentanone
- B. 4-hydroxy-4 methyl-2-pentanone
- C. 3-hydroxy butanone
- D. 3-hydroxyl pentanal
Explanation
This is an aldol condensation reaction. It is a reaction in which two molecules of the same or different carbonyl compounds containing Alpha hydrogen combine to form aldol and ketol. It takes place under mild alkaline conditions.
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