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1. ⇒  (MHT CET 2023 9th May Morning Shift )

What type of reaction is the formation of aldol from aldehyde?

A. Condensation reaction

B. Addition reaction

C. Substitution reaction

D. Elimination reaction

Correct Option is (B)

The formation of aldol from an aldehyde is a :

Option A : Condensation reaction

This is because aldol formation involves the combination of two aldehyde molecules (or one aldehyde and one ketone) to form a β-hydroxyaldehyde (aldol) with the loss of a water molecule, which is characteristic of a condensation reaction.