Aldehydes Ketones Question 190

Question: Aldol condensation will not take place in

[CBSE PMT 1996, 99; RPMT 1999; CPMT 1988, 04]

Options:

A) HCHO

B) $ CH_3CH_2CHO $

C) $ CH_3CHO $

D) $ CH_3COCH_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In $ HCHO $ because a-Hydrogen atom is absent.