MCQ
$(CH_3)_3C—CHO$ does not undergo aldol condensation due to
  • A
    three electron donating methyl groups
  • B
    cleavage taking place between $—C— CHO$ bond
  • absence of alpha hydrogen atom in the molecule
  • D
    bulky $(CH_3)_3 C—$ group

Answer

Correct option: C.
absence of alpha hydrogen atom in the molecule
c
Aldol condensation is given by the compounds which contain $\alpha  - $ hydrogen atom.

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