A carbonyl compound should have at least α− hydrogen to undergo aldol condensation.
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B
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C
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D
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Solution
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.