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Q. The aldol condensation reaction is given by

AMUAMU 2012Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Acetophenone gives aldol condensation reaction. Benzaldehyde, benzophenone and trichloroacetaldehyde do not contain a-$H$ atoms. Hence, do not undergo aldol condensation.