Question

$(C{H}_3{)}_{3}C-CHO$ does not undergo aldol condensation due to

• A. Three electron donating methyl groups
• B. Cleavage taking place between $-C-CHO$ bond
• C. Absence of $\alpha -$hydrogen atom in the molecule
• D. Bulky $(C{H}_3{)}_{3}C-$ group

Answer 1

The correct option is C Absence of $\alpha -$hydrogen atom in the molecule

Aldol condensation is given by the compounds which contain $\alpha -$hydrogen atom. As the given compound does not contain $\alpha -$hydrogen, so it does not undergo aldol condensation. Hence option (c) is correct.