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4-methylbenzaladehyde and acetone gives what product

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The reaction of 4-methylbenzaldehyde with acetone in the presence of a base like NaOH is an aldol condensation reaction. The product formed is 4-(4-methylphenyl)-3-buten-2-one, also known as 4'-methylchalcone.


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