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COMEDK · Chemistry · 27. Aldehydes and Ketones

Which of the following does not undergo aldol condensation reaction?

  1. A \(\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CHO}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{ClCH}_{2}-\mathrm{CHO}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}-\mathrm{CHO}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CHCl}_{2}-\mathrm{CHO}\)
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(C) \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5}-\mathrm{CHO}\)

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Aldol condensation is a characteristic reaction of aldehyde having \(\alpha\)-hydrogen atom : Benzaldehyde do not contain any \(\alpha\)-hydrogen atom. \(\therefore\) It do not undergoes aldol condensation reaction.
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