$\alpha-H$ containing aldehyde and ketone reacts with dil $NaOH$ and gives $\beta-hydroxy$ aldehyde or $\beta-hydroxy$ ketone. This reaction is called $-$

  • A
    Aldol condensation
  • B
    Aldol reaction
  • C
    Cannizzaro reaction
  • D
    $HVZ$ reaction

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