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Q. Which of the following compounds will undergo self aldol condensation in the presence of cold dilute alkali?

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Solution:

Aldol condensation is given by only those aldehydes or ketones which have $\alpha$-hydrogen atom on a saturated carbon; $\alpha-H$ present on unsaturated carbon atom cannot be easily removed by a base.