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Question
Write a note on aldol condensation.
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Solution
Aldol Condensation : -
When aldehyde or ketone containing α -hydrogen atom is warmed with dilute alkali like dil. NaOH then condensation reaction takes place, a β -hydroxy aldehyde or β -hydroxyl ketones is obtained and the reaction is called as Aldol condensation.
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