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Which carbonyl compound in the following can gives aldol condensation reaction?
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesNEET
Options:
  • A C6H5OH
  • B
  • C
  • D
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
Although both CH3CH2COCH3 and (CH3)3CCOCH3 contain α-hydrogen, yet (CH3)3CCOCH3 does not undergo Aldol condensation due to steric hindrance.

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