Question

Major product in cross aldol condensation

Answer 1

Answer:

Above explanation, products will form only when both of them contain alpha hydrogen. When aldol condensation is carried out between benzaldehyde and acetone, the major product forms Dibenzalacetone.

Answer 2

Answer:

Determination of major product in crossed aldol condensation..... . I know that if we have a conventional ketone with 3 + a - hydrogens and an aldehyde with less than or equal to 3a- hydrogens, the ketone acts as the nucleophile and attacks the aldehyde, with consequently forms a major product.