JEE Main20244 Apr 2024Morning ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Given below are two statements : Statements I : Acidity of ( )-hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones is responsible for Aldol reaction. Statement II : Reaction between benzaldehyde and ethanal will NOT give Cross - Aldol product. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- AStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
- CBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer
A. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Step-by-step solution
Aldehyde and ketones having acidic -hydrogen show aldol reaction