Statement I: Cross aldol condensation between two different aldehydes will always produce four different products. [2026]

Question

Given below are two statements: [2026]

Statement I: Cross aldol condensation between two different aldehydes will always produce four different products.

Statement II: When semicarbazide reacts with a mixture of benzaldehyde and acetophenone under optimum pH, it forms a condensation product with acetophenone only.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Smart Achievers · Accepted Answer

(2)

Statement I : False
Cross aldol can give 2 or 4 products

Statement II : False
Benzaldehyde & Acetone both react with semicarbazide.

Solution

1 Both Statement I and Statement II are true

2 Both Statement I and Statement II are false

3 Statement I is true but Statement II is false

4 Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Ans.
(2)

Statement I : False
Cross aldol can give 2 or 4 products

Statement II : False
Benzaldehyde & Acetone both react with semicarbazide.

Want Us to Email you About Special Offers & Updates?