Q. $CH_{3}CH_{2} - CHO\ \underset{alkali}{\overset{\ \ \ \ Dil.\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}$ product The product in the above reaction is
A) $CH_{3}CH_{2}COOH$
B) $CH_{3}CH_{2} - CH_{2}OH$
C) [image:12_image149.emf]
D) [image:12_image150.emf]
Explanation
(d)
Aldehydes and ketones having $\alpha$-hydorgen atom undergo aldol condensation in presence of dilute base
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.