IUPAC name of aldol is
A. `alpha`-Hydroxybutanal
B. 3-Hydroxybutanal
C. 3-Hydroxybutan-2-one
D. `beta`-Hydroxypropanal.

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Correct Answer - B
Aldol is `overset(4)CH_(3)overset(3)CHOHoverset(2)CH_(2)overset(1)CHO.` Its IUPAC name is 3-Hydroxybutanal.

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