Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute is known as

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Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute  is known as

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🧠 The "Aha!" Moment
When you see two different carbonyl compounds (like an aldehyde and a ketone) reacting in base, you should look for alpha-hydrogens. 
- Benzaldehyde (): No -H.
- Acetophenone (): Has 3 -H atoms.

🗺️ The Reaction Route
1. The Catalyst: Dilute  abstract an -H from Acetophenone.
2. The Nucleophile: The resulting enolate ion attacks the carbonyl carbon of Benzaldehyde.
3. The Result: This forms a -hydroxy ketone, which then undergoes dehydration to form a 1,3-diphenylprop-2-en-

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