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Question
Which reaction converts propanal to 3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanal?
Explanation
Propanal (CH₃CH₂CHO) reacts with ethanal (CH₃CHO) in a cross aldol condensation, forming 3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanal (CH₃CH₂CH(OH)CH(CH₃)CHO) before dehydration.
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