Aldehydes that do not undergo aldol condensation are. | CHEMISTRY - CHEMICAL REACTIONS (CARBONYL GROUP) | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Aldehydes that do not undergo aldol condensation are.

A

3 and 4 only

B

2 and 5 only

C

1, 2 and only

D

2, 3 and 5 only

Answer

2 and 5 only

Explanation

Solution

: The carbonyl compound must contain an $\alpha -$ hydrogen atom, for it undergo aldol condensation.