Aldehydes Ketones Question 111

Question: Aldol condensation will not be observed in

[GATE 2001]

Options:

A) Chloral

B) Phenyl acetaldehyde

C) Hexanal

D) Ethanol

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Chloral $ CCl_3CHO, $ has no a-hydrogen atom and hence does not undergo aldol condensation.