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The compound obtained when acetaldehyde ...

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

A

geometrical isomerism

B

optical isomerism

C

neither optical nor geometrical isomerism

D

both optical and geometrical isomerism

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The correct Answer is:
B
If is an example of aldol condensation.

It has a stereogenic centre, so it will exhibit optical isomerism.
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