MHT CET 202621 AprilEvening Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 21 April
- Shift
- Evening Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Aldehydes and Ketones
MHT CET 2026 · 21 April · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following compounds will not undergo aldol...
Which of the following compounds will not undergo aldol condensation?
Options
- A (Acetaldehyde)
- B (Acetone)
- C (Benzaldehyde)
- D (Propionaldehyde)
Correct answer
C. (Benzaldehyde)
Step-by-step solution
Aldol condensation is given by aldehydes and ketones containing at least one -hydrogen atom.
Acetaldehyde () has three -hydrogen atoms.
Acetone () has six -hydrogen atoms.
Propionaldehyde () has two -hydrogen atoms.
Benzaldehyde () does not have any -hydrogen atom.
Therefore, benzaldehyde will not undergo aldol condensation.
Answer: (Benzaldehyde)
Acetaldehyde () has three -hydrogen atoms.
Acetone () has six -hydrogen atoms.
Propionaldehyde () has two -hydrogen atoms.
Benzaldehyde () does not have any -hydrogen atom.
Therefore, benzaldehyde will not undergo aldol condensation.
Answer: (Benzaldehyde)