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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Which of the following are the examples of aldol condensation?
A. \(2 CH _3 CHO \xrightarrow{\text { dil. } NaOH } CH _3 CHOHCH _2 CHO\)
B. \(2 CH _3 COCH _3 \xrightarrow{ Ba ( OH )_2} CH _3 COCH _2 C \left( CH _3\right)_2 OH\)
C. \(2 HCHO \xrightarrow{\text { dil. } NaOH } CH _3 OH\)
D. \(C _6 H _5 CHO \xrightarrow{\text { dil. } NaOH } C _6 H _5 CH _2 OH + HCOOH\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A B and C only
  2. B A and B only
  3. C C and D only
  4. D A and C only
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(B) A and B only

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A. \(CH_3CHO\) has \(\alpha\)-hydrogens, forms \(\beta\)-hydroxy aldehyde: Aldol condensation. B. \(CH_3COCH_3\) has \(\alpha\)-hydrogens, forms \(\beta\)-hydroxy ketone: Aldol condensation. C. \(HCHO\) has no \(\alpha\)-hydrogens: Not aldol condensation (Cannizzaro reaction).…
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