Question:

In the reaction sequence
\(2\,\mathrm{CH_3CHO}\xrightarrow{\mathrm{OH^-}}\mathrm{A}\xrightarrow{\Delta}\mathrm{B}\) ; the product B is :

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Acetaldehyde undergoes aldol condensation with dilute base; heating the aldol dehydrates it to an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-OH}\)
  • \(\mathrm{CH_3-CH=CH-CHO}\)
  • \(\mathrm{CH_3-CO-CH_3}\)
  • \(\mathrm{CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1 (aldol addition): 2 CH3CHO with OH- gives A = CH3CH(OH)CH2CHO (3-hydroxybutanal, the aldol).
Step 2 (heat): the beta-hydroxy aldehyde loses H2O (the alpha hydrogen and the beta OH) to give the conjugated aldehyde B = CH3CH=CHCHO (but-2-enal, crotonaldehyde).
Answer: (2) CH3-CH=CH-CHO
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