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Intramolecular Aldol Condensation

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Ethanal $(C H_{3} C H O)$ undergoes aldol condensation reaction. Give reason.

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Ethanal $(C H_{3} C H O)$ undergoes aldol condensation reaction due to presence of $α -$ hydrogen atom. Aldol condensation reaction is given by aldehydes and ketones having $α -$ hydrogen atom. Aldehydes and ketones lacking $α -$ hydrogen atom undergo Cannizzaro reaction.

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