what-is-the-major-product-when-acetaldehyde-and-acetophenone-undergo-claisen-sch

Question

What is the major product when acetaldehyde and acetophenone undergo Claisen-Schmidt condensation?

Accepted Answer

Alpha, beta-unsaturated ketone with acetaldehyde-derived enolate attacking acetophenone.

Answer

An ether formed by acetal formation between the reactants.

Answer

A diol with both reactants reducing each other.

Answer

A cyclic ketone formed by intramolecular reaction.