Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Chemistry
Which of the following compounds undergoes aldol condensation most readily?
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easy · MCQ · Q-52A59E
Which of the following compounds undergoes aldol condensation most readily?
- A.Formaldehyde
- B.Benzaldehyde
- C.AcetaldehydeCorrect answer
- D.2,2-Dimethylpropanal
Solution
Aldol condensation requires aldehydes or ketones having at least one -hydrogen atom. Acetaldehyde () has three -hydrogens, whereas formaldehyde, benzaldehyde, and 2,2-dimethylpropanal lack -hydrogens and undergo Cannizzaro reaction instead.
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