An aldehyde or ketone containing at least one $\alpha-H$ atom reacts with dilute $NaOH$ to form a $\beta-$hydroxy aldehyde or $\beta-$hydroxy ketone. This reaction is known as $—$

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

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