Which of the following compound will undergo self aldol condensation in the presence of cold dilute alkali?
A
CH≡C−CHO
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B
CH2=CHCHO
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C
C6H5CHO
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D
CH3CH2CHO
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Solution
The correct option is DCH3CH2CHO Since CH3CH2CHO has α-hydrogen atom, therefore it will undergo aldol condensation in the presence of cold dilute alkali.