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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

The compound obtained when acetaldehyde reacts with dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide exhibits

Answer: (B)

Solution

Dilute aqueous NaOH brings about aldol addition of acetaldehyde to give 3-hydroxybutanal, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CHO. The carbon bearing –OH is attached to four

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