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What is the major product formed when reacts with dilute ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: A —
Solution
- Propanal has alpha-hydrogens and undergoes aldol condensation in the presence of dilute .
- The enolate of one propanal molecule attacks the carbonyl carbon of another propanal molecule.
- The nucleophilic attack occurs at the alpha-carbon of the enolate, forming a carbon-carbon bond.
- The resulting product is 3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanal.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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