Which of the following statement is false?

Question

Which of the following statement is false? (A) Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes in presence of alkali (B) Aldol condensation is given by aldehydes in presence of alkali (C) Aldol condensation is given by aldehydes and ketones in presence of acids (D) None

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes having no α -hydrogen atom, aldol condensation is given by aldehydes and ketones having at least one α -atom in presence of alkali or in presence of acids.

Q. Which of the following statement is false?

Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes in presence of alkali

Aldol condensation is given by aldehydes in presence of alkali

Aldol condensation is given by aldehydes and ketones in presence of acids

None

Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes having no $α$ -hydrogen atom, aldol condensation is given by aldehydes and ketones having at least one $α$ -atom in presence of alkali or in presence of acids.