Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 37
####38. Which of the following will undergo aldol condensation?
(a) Acetaldehyde
(b) Propanaldehyde
$(1998,2 M)$
(c) Benzaldehyde
(d) Trideutero acetaldehyde
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 38. (a)
Solution:
- All carbonyl compounds containing $\alpha-H$ or $\alpha-D$ undergo aldol condensation. In given example, benzaldehyde does not contain $\alpha-H$ to $-CHO$, hence does not undergo aldol condensation.
