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COMEDK · Chemistry · 27. Aldehydes and Ketones

Which one of the following compounds would not undergo Aldol condensation?

  1. A 2,2-Dimethyl butanal
  2. B 2- Methyl pentanal
  3. C 1- Phenyl propanone.
  4. D Phenyl ethanal
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(A) 2,2-Dimethyl butanal

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Aldol condensation requires the presence of at least one \(\alpha\)-hydrogen atom in the carbonyl compound. An \(\alpha\)-hydrogen is a hydrogen atom attached to the carbon atom adjacent to the carbonyl group. Analyzing the structures: 1. 2,2-Dimethylbutanal: The structure is…