NEET Chemistry · Medium

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Reaction MCQ

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Question

Aldol condensation requires compounds having:

  1. A
    alpha hydrogen
    Correct
  2. B
    only aromatic ring
  3. C
    triple bond
  4. D
    halogen atom

Correct answer

alpha hydrogen

Explanation

The enolate formation needs an alpha hydrogen.