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Question

Which of the following does not undergo aldol condensation reaction?

A

$CH_3 - CHO$

B

$\ce{ ClCH2 CHO}$

C

$\ce{ C6H5 - CHO}$

D

$\ce{ CHCl2 - CHO}$

Answer

$\ce{ C6H5 - CHO}$

Explanation

Solution

${C6H5CHO}$ does not have any - a-hydrogen hence, it does notundergo aldol condensation.