How many different b-hydroxyaldehydes and b-hydroxyketones, including constitutional isomers and stereoisomers, are formed upon treatment of a mixture of butanal and acetone with base?

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There are three constitutional isomers of b-hydroxyaldehydes and three constitutional isomers of b-hydroxyketones. Each constitutional isomer has two stereoisomers, resulting in a total of six b-hydroxyaldehydes and six b-hydroxyketones.

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