MHT CET Chemistry question

Acetaldehyde on reaction with very dilute alkali gives

Answer: (C)

Solution

Acetaldehyde has alpha hydrogens, so with very dilute alkali it undergoes aldol addition to give 3-hydroxybutanal (aldol);

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