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ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Identify the reaction which is used to obtain β-hydroxy ketone.

Answer: (B)

Solution

Simple self-aldol addition of a ketone (or aldehyde) with available α-hydrogens gives the β-hydroxy carbonyl compound directly (before any

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