The number of aldol reaction(s) that occurs in the given transformation is

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The number of aldol reaction(s) that occurs in the given transformation is <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Question" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-i9fhwibnjgpof9hl.jpg" /> (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

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Alpha hydrogen atoms are required for aldol reaction. Acetaldehyde molecule has three alpha hydrogen atoms, so three aldol reactions occur in the given transformation. After removal of all three alpha hydrogen atoms,cross Cannizzaro reaction is taking place.

Q. The number of aldol reaction(s) that occurs in the given transformation is

1

2

3

4

Alpha hydrogen atoms are required for aldol reaction. Acetaldehyde molecule has three alpha hydrogen atoms, so three aldol reactions occur in the given transformation. After removal of all three alpha hydrogen atoms,cross Cannizzaro reaction is taking place.