JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones Question Bank Properties

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    Aldol condensation will not be observed in          [GATE 2001]

    A)                 Chloral 

    B)                 Phenyl acetaldehyde

    C)                 Hexanal               

    D)                 Ethanol

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Chloral \[CC{{l}_{3}}CHO,\]has no a-hydrogen atom and hence does not undergo aldol condensation.


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