$C H_{3} - C H O O H^{-} ⟶ A$

The IUPAC name of $A$ is:

aldol

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prop-1-ene-2-ol

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4-hydroxy-4-methyl 2-pentanone

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3-Hydroxybutanal

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Solution

The correct option is D 3-Hydroxybutanal
In the basic medium, two molecules of acetaldehyde condense to give 3-hydroxy butanal.

This is an aldol condensation reaction.

$2 C H_{3} C H O O H^{-} - -- \to C H_{3} C H (O H) C H_{2} C H O 3 - h y d r o x y b u t a n a l$

Option D is correct.

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