Question

cross aldol reaction??

Answer 1

In this reaction two different carbonyl compounds are applied .If both contain a hydrogen atom,both may acts as electrophilic carbon compound ,as well as nucleophilic enol or enolate..

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

cross aldol reaction have 2 cases

1)both having alpha hydrogen

2)one having alpha hydrogen and other not

talking about the first case

both having alpha hydrogen

1 acts source for other and acts as acceptor

2 acts source for other and acts as acceptor

talking about second case

alpha hydrogen compound acts as source and other acts as acceptor which  is not having alpha hydrogen