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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).

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