Which of the following will undergo aldol condensation? | Chemistry | SolveeIt

Question

Which of the following will undergo aldol condensation?

Acetaldehyde

Propanaldehyde

Benzaldehyde

Trideutero acetaldehyde

Answer

Trideutero acetaldehyde

Explanation

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All carbonyl compounds containing $\alpha-H$ or $\alpha-D$ undergo aldol condensation. In given example, benzaldehyde does not contain $\alpha-H$ to -CHO, hence does not undergo aldol condensation.

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