Question

Assertion Aldol condensation is usually carried out in dilute solution of a strong base.
Reason Concentrated solution of strong base involves Cannizzaro reaction.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
• C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

For Cannizzaro reaction, lack of $\alpha- H$ is necessary.