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A carbonyl compound should have at least α hydrogen to undergo aldol condensation.

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The correct option is B 1
For aldol condensation to occur, the enolisable carbonyl compound should have at least 1 α-hydrogen. One hydrogen is required for the formation of enolate ion.

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