How many different β-hydroxyaldehydes and β-hydroxyketones, including constitutional isomers and stereoisomers, are formed upon treatment of a mixture of acetone and benzaldehyde with base?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

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The reaction of acetone and benzaldehyde with base can form two different β-hydroxyaldehydes and one β-hydroxyketone. The two β-hydroxyaldehydes are constitutional isomers, while the β-hydroxyketone is a stereoisomer of one of the β-hydroxyaldehydes.

How Many Different β-Hydroxyaldehydes and β-Hydroxyketones, Including Constitutional Isomers and Stereoisomers