The synthesis of crotonaldehyde from acetaldehyde is an example of _____ reaction.

Nucleophilic addition

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Elimination

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Electrophilic addition

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Nucleophilic addition-elimination

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Solution

The correct option is D Nucleophilic addition-elimination
Crotonaldehyde is produced by the aldol condensation of acetaldehyde.

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