The aldol reaction of cyclohexanone produces which of these self-condensation products?

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The aldol reaction of cyclohexanone can form various self-condensation products. The most common product is the β-hydroxyketone, which can undergo further dehydration to form an α,β-unsaturated ketone. In this case, only product II is an α,β-unsaturated ketone, which is formed by the self-condensation of cyclohexanone. Thus, the correct answer is choice B.

The Aldol Reaction of Cyclohexanone Produces Which of These Self-Condensation