A) a beta-hydroxy acid
B) a beta-hydroxy aldehyde or a beta-hydroxy ketone
C) an alpha-hydroxy aldehyde or ketone
D) an alpha, beta unsaturated ester
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
[b] Condensation between two molecules of an aldehyde or a ketone having at least one \[\alpha \]-hydrogen atom in presence of a base to form a \[\beta \]-hydroxy aldehyde or \[\beta \]-hydroxy ketone is known as aldol condensation. |
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