Carbonyl CompoundHard
Question
Which of the following will undergo aldol condensation ?
Options
A.Acetaldehyde
B.Propanaldehyde
C.Benzaldehyde
D.Trideutereo acetaldehyde
Solution
Aldol condensation is given by the aldehydes which have -hydrogen atoms.


Benzaldehyde lacks α - hydrogen atom.



Benzaldehyde lacks α - hydrogen atom.

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