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A compound possessing `alpha`-hydrogen atom, in the presence of dilute alkali forms `beta`-hydroxy aldehyde. This product on heating with dilute acid forms an unsaturated crotonaldehyde. The compound is

A

`CH_(3)CHO`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO`

C

`CH_(2)=CH-CHO`

D

`HC=C-CHO`

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The correct Answer is:
A
See aldol condensation in the reactions of aldehydes and ketones.
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