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Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute NaOH is known as:
Detailed Solution
$C_6H_5CHO + CH_3COC_6H_5 \xrightarrow{dil.\ OH^-} C_6H_5CH(OH)CH_2COC_6H_5 \xrightarrow{-H_2O} C_6H_5CH=CHCOC_6H_5$
Benzaldehyde (no $\alpha$-H) and acetophenone (with $\alpha$-H) react in the presence of dilute alkali to undergo cross aldol condensation (Claisen–Schmidt reaction).