MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Ethanal on treatment with washing soda gives

Answer: (B)

Solution

Aqueous sodium carbonate (washing soda) is a mild base and catalyses the aldol addition of two ethanal molecules to give

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