COMEDK2012ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following does not undergo aldol condensation reaction?
Options
- ACH ₃- CHO
- BClCH ₂- CHO
- CC ₆ H ₅- CHO
- DCHCl ₂- CHO
Correct answer
C. C ₆ H ₅- CHO
Step-by-step solution
Aldol condensation is a characteristic reaction of aldehyde having -hydrogen atom : Benzaldehyde do not contain any -hydrogen atom. It do not undergoes aldol condensation reaction.