JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

The product formed in aldol condensation is

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. Aa beta‐hydroxy aldehyde or a beta‐ hydroxy ketone
  2. Ban alpha‐hydroxy aldehyde or ketone
  3. Can alpha, beta unsaturated ester
  4. Da beta‐hydroxy acid.

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) The aldehydes or ketones containing atom in presence of dilute alkali undergo self condensation reaction to form ‐hydroxyaldehyde or ‐hydroxyketone. This reaction is known as aldol condensation.

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