JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Aldol condensation will not take place in

Answer: (A)

Solution

Aldol condensation requires a carbonyl compound with at least one α-hydrogen to form the nucleophilic enolate that attacks another carbonyl.

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