engineering chemistry MCQ #520

The product of the reaction of acetaldehyde with dilute NaOH is

engineering chemistry MCQ #520

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction of acetaldehyde with dilute NaOH is

    • A) CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CHO
    • B) CH₃COCH₃
    • C) C₂H₅OH
    • D) CH₃COONa

    Answer: CH₃CH(OH)CH₂CHO

    Explanation: The reaction is an example of aldol condensation, where acetaldehyde reacts with dilute NaOH to form aldol.