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Base catalysed aldol condensation occurs...

Base catalysed aldol condensation occurs with

A

Benzaldehyde

B

2, 2-dimethyl propionaldehyde

C

Acetaldehyde

D

Formaldehyde

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C
As in acetaldehyde `(ubrace(CH_3)_(3 alpha-"Hydrogens")-overset(O)overset(||)C-H),3alpha-H` are present which is required in aldol condensation.
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