Of the following, which is the product formed when cyclohexanone undergoes aldol condensation followed by heating ?

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🧠 The Symmetric Aldol
Cyclohexanone is a cyclic ketone. In the presence of a base (), it acts as both the nucleophile (enolate) and the electrophile. This is a "Self-Aldol" condensation.

🗺️ The Reaction Mechanism
1. The Enolate: One molecule of cyclohexanone loses an alpha-proton to form an enolate ion.
2. The Attack: This enolate attacks the carbonyl carbon of a second cyclohexanone molecule.
3. The Aldol Product: This forms a -hydroxy ketone. Two rings are now connected by a single bond, wi

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