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Organic Chemistry Question on Different classes of compounds

The dehydration of aldol product of two acetaldehyde molecules through Elcb mechanism affords formation of

A

1-Butenal

B

2-Butenal

C

3-Butenal

D

4-Butenal

Answer

2-Butenal

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B): 2-Butenal