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.