Question

Which of the following compound undergoes aldol condensation?

• A. Formaldehyde
• B. Trichloro acetaldehyde
• C. Trimethyl acetaldehyde
• D. Acetaldehyde

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Only aldehyde and ketones with $BaH$ as $C{H}_3-\stackrel{\underset{||}{O}}{C}-H$ (acetaldehyde) undergoes Aldol condensation.