Aldol condensation is given by all carbonyl compounds.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Aldol condensation is given by only those carbonyl compounds which contains an alpha hydrogen atom. Hence, the given statement is false. Those carbonyl compounds, which do not contain alpha hydrogen atom, undergo cannizzaro reaction.

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