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Which of the following would undergo aldol condensation?

A
CCl3CHO
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CH3C(CH3)2CHO
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C
CH3CH2CHO
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C CH3CH2CHO

Aldol condensation occurs in aldehydes which are having an α-hydrogen with a dilute base to give β-hydroxy aldehydes called aldols. This reaction is commonly known as aldol condensation.

Propionaldehyde have an alpha hydrogen.

Hence option C is correct.


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