In an alkaline medium, acetaldehyde undergoes:
(a) benzoin condensation
(b) aldol condensation
(c) polymerisation
(d) Cannizzaro reaction
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(b) aldol condensation
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In an alkaline medium, acetaldehyde undergoes: aldol condensation.
Explanation:
Acetaldehyde (A) reacts when NaOH causes aldol condensation and forms beta-hydroxyacetaldehyde when heated, producing alpha-beta-unsaturated aldehydes .
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