Identify the reaction which is used to Jlbtain β-hydroxy ketone.

Question

Identify the reaction which is used to Jlbtain β-hydroxy ketone. (A) Condensation reaction (B) Aldol condensation (C) Cross aldol condensation (D) Cannizzaro reaction

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Aldehydes and ketones containing a-hydrogen atom undergo self condensation in the presence of a dilute alkali to form β-hydroxy aldehyde or β-hydroxy ketone. This reaction is called aldol condensation.

Q. Identify the reaction which is used to Jlbtain $β$ -hydroxy ketone.

Condensation reaction

Aldol condensation

Cross aldol condensation

Cannizzaro reaction

Aldehydes and ketones containing a-hydrogen atom undergo self condensation in the presence of a dilute alkali to form $β$ -hydroxy aldehyde or $β$ -hydroxy ketone. This reaction is called aldol condensation.

Q. Identify the reaction which is used to Jlbtain β-hydroxy ketone.