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What is the product of the aldol condensation of acetaldehyde?
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A Ethyl acetate
B 3-Hydroxybutanal (aldol)
C Butanal
D Ethanol
Explanation

Two molecules of acetaldehyde undergo aldol condensation: one acts as a nucleophile (enolate) attacking the carbonyl of another, forming 3-hydroxybutanal.

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