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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following will undergo Aldol condensation?
Options
A Acetone
Correct Answer
B Benzaldehyde
C Benzoic acid
D Benzophenone
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetone undergoes aldol condensation because it has alpha hydrogens. Benzaldehyde, benzoic acid, and benzophenone lack alpha hydrogens and do not undergo aldol condensation.

Hint

Which compound has alpha hydrogens?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1757 of 1999
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