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What happens to the aldol and ketol products in Aldol condensation?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A They remain stable.
  • B They readily lose water to form a,b-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
  • C They convert to alkanes.
  • D They undergo oxidation to form carboxylic acids.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: They readily lose water to form a,b-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
The aldol and ketol products in Aldol condensation readily lose water to form a,b-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.

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