Which one of the following is not formed when acetone reacts with 2-pentanone in the presence of dilute NaOH followed by heating?
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Product 4
The reaction is a cross aldol condensation. Since both acetone and 2-pentanone contain -hydrogens, multiple products are possible through self-aldol and cross-aldol condensation reactions. Based on the provided solution, product (2) is not formed.
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