Aldehydes that do not undergo aldol condensation are (1) propanal (2) trichloroethanal (3) 2- phenylethanal (4) ethanal (5) benzaldehyde
Aldehydes that do not undergo aldol condensation are
(1) propanal (2) trichloroethanal (3) 2- phenylethanal (4) ethanal (5) benzaldehyde
A. 3 and 4 only
B. 2 and 5 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 5 only
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Correct Answer - B
The carbonyl compound must contain an `alpha`-hydrogen atom, for it to undergo aldol condensation.
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