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If the enolate ion combines with carbonyl group of ester, we get              [DPMT 2005]

A)                 Aldol     

B)                 \[\alpha ,\,\beta \]-unsaturated ester

C)                 \[\beta \]-keto aldehyde            

D)                 Acid

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

           Reaction can be explained as follows