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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008743

What is meant by the following terms? Give an example of the reaction in each case.

Aldol

Solution
Aldol: A beta- hydroxyl aldehyde or ketone is known as an aldol. It is form by the condensation reaction of two molecules of the same or different molecule of aldehydes and ketone in the presence of base.