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The following does not undergo aldol condensation in the presence of alkali

A
CH3CHO
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CH3COCH3
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C
CH3CH2CHO
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D
CCl3CHO
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Solution

The correct option is D CCl3CHO
Aldehydes and ketones having at least one α hydrogen undergo aldol condensation.
Since CCl3CHO does not contain any αH it does not undergo aldol condensation.
Answer is option D.

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