Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 42
####43. Base catalysed aldol condensation occurs with
$(1984,1 M)$
(a) propionaldehyde
(b) benzaldehyde
(c) 2-methyl propionaldehyde
(d) 2, 2-dimethyl propionaldehyde
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 43. (a,c)
Solution:
- For base catalysed aldol condensation, there must be at least one $\alpha-H$ to carbonyl group.
