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Q. Identify the reaction which is used to Jlbtain $\beta$-hydroxy ketone.

Gujarat CETGujarat CET 2010Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Aldehydes and ketones containing a-hydrogen atom undergo self condensation in the presence of a dilute alkali to form $\beta$-hydroxy aldehyde or $\beta$-hydroxy ketone. This reaction is called aldol condensation.

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