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MCQMediumJEE Main 2025 · 23 January, Shift 1Aldehydes & Ketones

Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2025 · 23 January, Shift 1

Propanal, CH3CH2CH=O\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}=\text{O}, is refluxed with excess HCHO\text{HCHO} in the presence of alkali.

The major product of this reaction is:

  • A

    CH3CH2CH2OH\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}

  • B

    CH3CH(CH2OH)CH=O\text{CH}_3\text{CH}(\text{CH}_2\text{OH})\text{CH}=\text{O}

  • C

    CH3C(CH2OH)3\text{CH}_3\text{C}(\text{CH}_2\text{OH})_3

  • D

    CH3C(=CH2)CH=O\text{CH}_3\text{C}(=\text{CH}_2)\text{CH}=\text{O}

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