Q. Aldol condensation is given by
A) Trimethylacetaldehyde
B) Acetaldehyde
C) Benzaldehyde
D) Formaldehyde
Explanation
(b)
Aldol condensation is given by acetaldehyde due to the presence of $\alpha$-hydrogen atom.
$CH_{3}CHO + H.CH_{2}CHO\overset{Dil.NaOH\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}CH_{3} - CH - CH_{2} - CHO$
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OH
aldol
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