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Question

Base catalysed aldol condensation occurs with

A

propionaldehyde

B

benzaldehyde

C

2-methyl propionaldehyde

D

2, 2-dimethyl propionaldehyde

Answer

benzaldehyde

Explanation

Solution

For base catalysed aldol condensation, there must be at least one $\alpha-H$ to carbonyl group.