Would this crossed Aldol reaction work well? Why or why not? 
A) Yes, the diketone is significantly more acidic, so this enolate can be formed selectively.
B) Yes, the aldehyde is significantly more acidic, so this enolate can be formed selectively.
C) No, the aldehyde is significantly more acidic, so this enolate cannot be formed selectively.
D) No, the diketone is significantly more acidic, so this enolate cannot be formed selectively.
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