Aromatic Aldehydes Ketones and Acids - Result Question 27

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

$(1982,1 M)$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 33. False

Solution:

  1. For aldol condensation, presence of at least one $\alpha-H$ is essential, which is not available to benzaldehyde.


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