The synthesis of crotonaldehyde from acetaldehyde is an example of ....... reaction.

The synthesis of crotonaldehyde from acetaldehyde is an example of ....... reaction.

nucleophilic addition
elimination
electrophilic addition
nucleophilic addition-elimination

Solution

Crotonaldehyde is produced by the aldol condensation of acetaldehyde.

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