Which of the following statement is correct regarding the aldol condensation ?
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the aldol condensation ?
A. All aldehydes give this reaction
B. Ketones do not give this reaction
C. This reaction proceeds in presence of strong alkali
D. Ketones, in which `alpha ` - hydrogen atom is present , give this reaction
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Correct Answer - D
We know that in aldol condensation, `alpha `- hydrogen atoms undergo self- addition between two molecules to form `beta`- hydroxy ketone. Therefore ketone in which `alpha`- hydrogen atom is present, give this reaction .
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