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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones

Given below are two statements: Statement \(I\) : Acidity of \(\alpha\)-hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones is responsible for Aldol reaction. Statement \(II\) : Reaction between benzaldehyde and ethanal will \(NOT\) give Cross - Aldol product. In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  1. A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct.
  2. B Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect.
  3. C Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct.
  4. D Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect.
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(D) Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect.

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Aldehyde and ketones having acidic \(\alpha\)-hydrogen show aldol reaction
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