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MHT CET 202626 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
26 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Aldehydes and Ketones

MHT CET 2026 · 26 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Base catalyzed aldol condensation occurs with

Base catalyzed aldol condensation occurs with

Options

  1. A2,2-dimethyl propanal
  2. BPropanal
  3. CBenzaldehyde
  4. D2,2-dimethyl propenal and Benzaldehyde

Correct answer

B. Propanal

Step-by-step solution

Aldol condensation is given by aldehydes and ketones that contain at least one α\alpha-hydrogen atom.

In 2,2-dimethyl propanal, the α\alpha-carbon is attached to three methyl groups and has no α\alpha-hydrogen.

In benzaldehyde, the α\alpha-carbon is part of the benzene ring and has no α\alpha-hydrogen.

In propanal (CH_3-CH_2-CHO),theα), the \alpha-carbon has two α\alpha-hydrogen atoms. Therefore, it undergoes base-catalyzed aldol condensation.

Answer: Propanal
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