MGIMS WARDHA MGIMS WARDHA Solved Paper-2012

  • question_answer
    Which of the following compound will not show aldol condensation?

    A)  \[C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}\]                       

    B)  \[HCHO\]

    C)  \[C{{H}_{3}}CHO\]                         

    D)  \[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}CHO\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    The mixture of chloral and caustic soda forms chloroform on distillation. \[\alpha -H\]atom consisting carbonyl compounds form Aldol in the presence of weak base. HCHO does not have\[\alpha \]atom.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner