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The b-hydroxy carbonyl product of an Aldol reaction is oftentimes not the final isolated product; what is the explanation for this result?
 
  A. It undergoes elimination, since water is a good leaving group.
 
  B. The hydroxy group is oxidized to a carbonyl.
 
  C. The hydroxy group reacts with the carbonyl to form a ketal.
 
  D. Hydroxide is eliminated via an enolate intermediate.
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