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Aldol condensation takes place between:
(I) two moles of formaldehyde
(II) two moles of acetaldehyde
(III) two moles of acetone
(IV) one mole of acetaldehyde and one mole of acetone
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D
Aldol condensation needs an 
- hydrogen. Formaldehyde has none → no self-aldol. Acetaldehyde and acetone each have 
self-aldol possible; mixed aldol between acetaldehyde and acetone also occurs.
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