Aldol condensation takes place in the presence of _ ?
Correct answer: C. NaOH
- A. H2SO4
- B. K2Cr207
- C. NaOH
- D. H20/H+
Explanation
Option C is correct since the aldol reaction happens in aldehydes and ketones if the compounds contain no less than one α-hydrogen. Therefore, the reaction occurs in the presence of alkali (dilute). The dilute alkali acts as a catalyst in the reaction and helps in the formation of β-hydroxy aldehydes or aldol and β-hydroxy ketones or ketol.
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