Final answer:
The reaction product of an aldol addition is known as a β-hydroxy carbonyl compound, where the hydroxyl group is attached at the β-position relative to the carbonyl group.
opton b is the correct
Step-by-step explanation:
The general name for the reaction product formed in an aldol addition reaction is B) β-hydroxy carbonyl compound. The reaction typically involves carbonyl compounds (such as aldehydes or ketones) where one component has an α-proton. In the aldol reaction, the α-hydrogen of one carbonyl compound is removed, allowing it to react with the carbonyl carbon of another carbonyl compound.
After the nucleophilic addition, the result is a new compound featuring both an alcohol group (-OH) and a carbonyl group (C=O). The hydroxyl group is in the β-position relative to the carbonyl group, hence the designation as a β-hydroxy carbonyl compound.