Acetophenone when reacted with a base, `C_(2)H_(5)ONa,` yields a stable compound which has the structure :

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Answer

A

Explanation

Aldehydes and ketones with `alpha`-hydrogen atom, when reacted with a base yields aldol which on heating loses water molecule to give `alpha,beta`-unsaturated aldehydes or ketones this reaction is called aldol condensation reaction.