Which of the following compounds is a product of an Aldol reaction?

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Correct Answer: B. 2
The Aldol reaction combines two carbonyl compounds to form a new ?-hydroxy carbonyl compound. These products are known as aldols, from the aldehyde + alcohol, a structural motif seen in many of the products. The correct answer is the Aldol reaction of acetone. The newly formed bond is highlighted in red. Be able to recognize the ?-hydroxy carbonyl motif as an Aldol product.
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