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An aldol condensation involves:

A Acid-base reaction only
B Formation of a beta-hydroxy carbonyl that dehydrates to an alpha-beta-unsaturated carbonyl
C Radical mechanism
D SN2 reaction

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Aldol: enolate attacks another carbonyls C-O → beta-hydroxy product → dehydration gives conjugated enone (aldol condensation).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An aldol condensation involves:" is Option B: Formation of a beta-hydroxy carbonyl that dehydrates to an alpha-beta-unsaturated carbonyl.

The other options — A) Acid-base reaction only, C) Radical mechanism, D) SN2 reaction — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Aldol: enolate attacks another carbonyls C-O → beta-hydroxy product → dehydration gives conjugated enone (aldol condensation).

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