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Self condensation of acetaldehyde in the...

Self condensation of acetaldehyde in the presence of dilute alkalies gives

A

An acetal

B

An aldol

C

Mesitylene

D

Propionaldehyde.

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B
`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)C-H+HCH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-Hoverset("dil. NaOH")rarrunderset(("Aldol"))(H_(3)C-overset(OH)overset("| ")"CH"-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-H)`
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