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

Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Vanillin

will react with NaOH and also with Tollen's reagent.
Statement (II) : Vanillin

will undergo self aldol condensation very easily.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  2. B Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  3. C Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  4. D Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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Correct Answer

(B) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

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Detailed explanation

Phenolic group soluble in NaOH Benzaldehyde derivative react with Tollen's reagent. Vanillin does not give self-aldol reaction due to lack of acidic H for condensation.
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