Which one exhibits aldol condensation
Correct answer: B. C6H5CHO
- A. НСНО
- B. C6H5CHO
- C. Сl3CCHO
- D. CH3COCH3
Explanation
Aldol condensation involves the reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with its enol or enolate form to form a β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone (aldol), followed by dehydration to yield a conjugated enone. The key requirement for this reaction is the presence of an α-hydrogen in the molecule - a hydrogen atom attached to the carbon atom adjacent to the carbonyl group.
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