Aldol condensation will not take place in

(a) CH3COCH3

(b) CH3CHO

(c) HCHO 

(d) CH3CH2CHO

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The correct option is: (c) HCHO

Explanation:

The carbonyl compounds having atleast One α-hydrogen atom undergo condensation reaction in presence of dilute NaOH solution. This reaction is called as aldol condensation reaction. As formaldehyde (HCHO) has no α-hydrogen atom attached to carbonyl group. it does not respond to this test.

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