Consider the given reaction, the product 'X' is

 

 

Option 1 - <p>[Image of 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-5-methylcyclopentan-1-one]</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Option 2 - <p>[Image of 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-5-methylcyclopentan-1-one, where OH is at position 1]</p>
Option 3 - <p>[Image of 2-carboxy-5-methylcyclopentan-1-one]<br>&lt;!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--&gt;<br>&lt;!--[endif]--&gt;</p>
Option 4 - <p>[Image of 2-(1-oxopropyl)-5-methylcyclopentan-1-one]</p>
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:

[Aldol condensation of 2-methylcyclopentanone with acetaldehyde to form an aldol product, which then undergoes iodoform reaction to give a carboxylic acid and iodoform.]

 

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