Which of the following is another name for the product of an aldol condensation?
A) β-hydroxyaldehyde
B) α-hydroxyaldehyde
C) acetal
D) β-ketoester
E) 1,3-dialdehyde

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The product of an aldol condensation is a β-hydroxyaldehyde (or β-hydroxyketone, depending on the starting materials), where the hydroxy group is on the carbon adjacent to the carbonyl group.

Which of the Following Is Another Name for the Product