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A typical compound that undergoes aldol condensation is:

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CH3HCHO
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C6H5CHO
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HCHO
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(CH3)3CCHO
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Solution

The correct option is A CH3HCHO
Only those aldehydes which have alpha hydrogen will give aldol condensation.

The above has alpha hydrogen, hence it will give aldol condensation.

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