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Ethanal`(CH_3CHO)` undergoes aldol condensation reaction.Give reason.

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Due to the presence of `alpha` - hydrogen atom.
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`alpha` - Hydrogen present (or) Alpha-hydrogen present
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`CH_3CHO` Contains `alpha` - hydrogen atom .
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