Write the structure of the major product of crossed aldol condensation of
formaldehyde and propionaldehyde .
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(i) formaldehyde doesn't undergo cross aldol condensation as you know formaldehyde doesn't have alpha hydrogen. ... above explanation, products will form only when both of them contain alpha hydrogen. (ii) when aldol condensation is carried out between benzaldehyde and acetone , the major product forms Dibenzalacetone .
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