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Self condensation of acetaldehyde, in the presence of dilute alkalis gives :

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An acetal
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An aldol
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Mesitylene
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Propionaldehyde
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Solution

The correct option is B An aldol

The self condensation of acetaldehyde in the presence of dilute alkalies is called aldol condensation.

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