Chapter 12.Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Chapter 12 Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acid | Page 11
The above reaction is called Benzoin condensation, not the cross aldol condensation.
Chapter 12.Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Chapter 12 Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acid | Page 10
Chapter 12.Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Chapter 12 Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acid | Page 12