NEETChemistryAldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMCQ+4 / −1
The product formed in Aldol condensation is
- Aa beta-hydroxy aldehyde or a beta-hydroxy ketone
- Ban alpha-hydroxy aldehyde or ketone
- Can alpha, beta unsaturated ester
- Da beta-hydroxy acid.
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Correct answer: A
The aldehydes or ketones containing -H atom in presence of dilute alkali undergo self condensation reaction to form -hydroxyaldehyde or -hydroxyketone. This reaction is known as Aldol condensation.
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