MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

Which of the following gives condensation product with , but does not undergo aldol condensation?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Methanal has a carbonyl group (gives formaldoxime with ) but no alpha-hydrogen, so it cannot undergo aldol condensation;

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