JEE Main Chemistry question

Which one of the following aldehydes will not form an aldol when treated with dil. NaOH?

Answer: (C)

Solution

Pivaldehyde, (CH₃)₃C–CHO, has a quaternary carbon adjacent to the carbonyl

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Question ID VK-149903