NEET2017ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Of the following, which is the product formed when cyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensation followed by heating?
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Step-by-step solution
Aldol condensation is a property of carbonyl compounds having hydrogen at α− carbon atom. Aldol means aldehyde and alcohol groups on the same molecule. It may occur between two aldehydes or ketones in the presence of a catalytic base. The reaction is only possible between two components having α− hydrogen. When cyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensation in the presence of a base, it will produce a β− hydroxy ketone. When cyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensation followed by heati