Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 39

40. Which of the following is an example of aldol condensation?

$(1989,1 M)$

(a) $2 CH _3 CHO \xrightarrow{\text { Dil. } NaOH} CH _3 CH(OH) CH _2 CHO$

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(c) $2 HCHO \xrightarrow{\text { Dil. } NaOH} CH _3 OH+HCOONa$

(d) $C _6 H _5 CHO+HCHO \xrightarrow{\text { Dil. } NaOH} C _6 H _5 CH _2 OH+HCOONa$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 40. (a,b)

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