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MHT CET 202623 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
23 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Aldehydes and Ketones

MHT CET 2026 · 23 April · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

Aldehydes containing at least one α -hydrogen atom undergo a...

Aldehydes containing at least one α\alpha-hydrogen atom undergo a reaction in presence of dilute aq. NaOH to form β\beta-hydroxyl aldehyde. Identify the reaction.

Options

  1. ACannizaro reaction
  2. BAldol reaction
  3. CReformatsky reaction
  4. DWolf-Kishner reaction

Correct answer

B. Aldol reaction

Step-by-step solution

Aldehydes containing at least one α\alpha-hydrogen atom undergo self-addition in the presence of a dilute base like aqueous NaOH to form β\beta-hydroxy aldehydes. This reaction is known as the Aldol reaction.

For example, two molecules of ethanal react in the presence of dilute NaOH to form 3-hydroxybutanal (an aldol).

Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes lacking α\alpha-hydrogen atoms.

Reformatsky reaction involves the reaction of an α\alpha-halo ester with a carbonyl compound in the presence of zinc.

Wolff-Kishner reaction is the reduction of carbonyl compounds to alkanes using hydrazine and a strong base.

Answer: Aldol reaction
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