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A carbonyl compound on reaction with dilute NaOH gives 2-ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal. The carbonyl compound is :
A carbonyl compound on reaction with dilute NaOH gives 2-ethyl-3-hydroxyhexanal. The carbonyl compound is :
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The correct option is C butanal
In presence of NaOH, butanal undergoes aldol condensation to form 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy hexanal.
In presence of NaOH, butanal undergoes aldol condensation to form 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy hexanal.
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