Question

Aldol condensation will not be observed in

• A. Chloral
• B. Phenyl acetaldehyde
• C. Hexanal
• D. Ethanol

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Chloral

Answer 2

Chloral $\mathrm { CCl } _ { 3 } \mathrm { CHO }$has no α-hydrogen atom and hence does not undergo aldol condensation.