MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

When acetaldehyde is reacted with very dilute sodium hydroxide, is obtained

Answer: (A)

Solution

Acetaldehyde with very dilute NaOH undergoes aldol addition to give 3-hydroxybutanal (aldol); a ketol is the corresponding

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