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Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids question

2007 · Q76
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Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids question

2007 · Q76

NEETChemistryAldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMCQ+4 / −1
The product formed in Aldol condensation is
  1. A
    a beta-hydroxy aldehyde or a beta-hydroxy ketone
  2. B
    an alpha-hydroxy aldehyde or ketone
  3. C
    an alpha, beta unsaturated ester
  4. D
    a beta-hydroxy acid.
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Correct answer: A

The aldehydes or ketones containing α\alpha α-H atom in presence of dilute alkali undergo self condensation reaction to form β\beta β-hydroxyaldehyde or β\beta β-hydroxyketone. This reaction is known as Aldol condensation.

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