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The compound A, 
reacts with acetophenone to form a single product via cross-Aldol condensation. The compound A on reaction with conc. NaOH forms a substituted benzyl alcohol as one of the two products. The compound A is:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
(On cross aldol reaction, a single structure is obtained but it can show geometrical isomerism).
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