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  4. A compound possessing α -hydrogen atom, in the presence of dilute alkali forms β -hydroxy aldehyde. This product on heating with dilute acid forms an unsaturated crotonaldehyde. The compound is

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Q. A compound possessing $\alpha$ -hydrogen atom, in the presence of dilute alkali forms $\beta$ -hydroxy aldehyde. This product on heating with dilute acid forms an unsaturated crotonaldehyde. The compound is

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Correct answer is (a) $CH _{3} CHO$

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