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Q. Cross aldol condensation occurs between

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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In cross aldol condensation aromatic aldehydes or ketones (with or without $\alpha$-hydrogen) react with aldehydes, ketones or esters having $\alpha$-hydrogen atoms in the presence of dilute alkali to form a $\beta$-unsaturated carbonyl compound. Example,

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