Aldehydes and Ketones - Result Question 47

####57. Benzaldehyde undergoes aldol condensation in an alkaline medium.

$(1982,1 M)$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 57. False

Solution:

  1. Benzaldehyde, lacking $\alpha-H$ does not undergo aldol condensation, rather it undergoes Cannizzaro reaction.


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