Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
The aldol condensation reaction is given by
A
acetophenone
B
benzaldehyde
C
benzophenone
D
trichloroacetaldehyde
Answer
acetophenone
Explanation
Solution
Acetophenone gives aldol condensation reaction. Benzaldehyde, benzophenone and trichloroacetaldehyde do not contain a-H atoms. Hence, do not undergo aldol condensation.