The aldol condensation reaction is given by

Question

The aldol condensation reaction is given by (A) acetophenone (B) benzaldehyde (C) benzophenone (D) trichloroacetaldehyde

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

Q. The aldol condensation reaction is given by

acetophenone

benzaldehyde

benzophenone

trichloroacetaldehyde

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