Which of the following compound undergoes aldol condensation?

Formaldehyde

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Trichloro acetaldehyde

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Trimethyl acetaldehyde

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Acetaldehyde

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Solution

The correct option is D Acetaldehyde
Only aldehyde and ketones with $α$ hydrogen atom can undergo aldol condensation.
Since Acetaldehyde contains $α$ hydrogen atom, it can undergo aldol condensation.

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