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What is the action of dil NaOH on ethanal (acetaldehyde) ? Name the reaction

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When ethanal is treated with dil `NaOH` condensation takes place to give `beta-` hydroxy butanal. (3 - hydroxy butan -1- al)
This reaction is called aldol condensation.
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