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The product formed in aldol condensation is:
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a-beta hydroxy aldehyde or a betahydroxy ketone
Aldehydes and ketones having at least one $\alpha$-hydrogen atom in presence of dilute alkali give $\beta$-hydroxy aldehyde or $\beta$-hydroxy ketone.
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Those aldehydes which does not have $\alpha$-hydrogen atom like $\mathrm{HCHO}$, does not give aldol condensation reaction.
Caution
Those aldehydes which does not have $\alpha$-hydrogen atom like $\mathrm{HCHO}$, does not give aldol condensation reaction.
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