MCQ
In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
 Assertion: Benzaldehyde undergoes aldol condensation
Reason: Aldehydes having $\alpha-$hydrogen atom undergo aldol condensation.
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • B
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer

Correct option: D.
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

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