aldol condensation is a reaction of aldehydes or ketones ..... the products are pretty complex so its a unique reaction....
for acetone
ch3
ba(oh)2 -h20 /
ch3coch3 ch3 c (oh) ch2 co ch3 c = chcoch3
/ /
ch3 ch3
(mesityl oxide)
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