Q. The aldol condensation of $CH_{3} - CHO$ results in the formation of
A) $CH_{3} - C - CH - CH_{3}$
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O OH
B) $CH_{3} - CH - CH_{2} - CH$
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OH O
C) $CH_{3} - CH_{2} - CH - CH$
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OH O
D) $CH_{3} - CH_{2}OH + CH_{3}OH$
Explanation
(b)
Two molecules of acetaldehyde gives aldol on aldol condensation.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.