Chapter 24: Q.8. (page 962)
Question: Draw the products formed in the crossed aldol reaction of phenylacetaldehyde with each compound: (a) ; (b) ; (c) .
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Answer
a.

b.

c.

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Chapter 24: Q.8. (page 962)
Question: Draw the products formed in the crossed aldol reaction of phenylacetaldehyde with each compound: (a) ; (b) ; (c) .
Answer
a.

b.

c.

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