Which of the following will not give aldol condensation? | CHEMISTRY - CHEMICAL REACTIONS (CARBONYL GROUP) | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which of the following will not give aldol condensation?

A

Phenyl acetaldehyde

B

2-Methylpentanal

C

Benzaldehyde

D

1-Phenylpropanone

Answer

Benzaldehyde

Explanation

Solution

: Benzaldehyde will not give aldol condensation due to absence of $\alpha - H$ atom.