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

1. Cannizzaro's reaction
2. Cross Cannizzaro's reaction
3. Cross Aldol condensation
4. Aldol condensation

Correct answer: Cross Aldol condensation

Solution

The reaction between benzaldehyde (an aldehyde without an alpha-hydrogen) and acetophenone (a ketone with an alpha-hydrogen) in the presence of dilute NaOH is a cross aldol condensation, as it involves two different carbonyl compounds.

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