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Benzaldehyde does not undergo Aldol condensation. Give reason only.

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Aldol condensation takes place due to acidic nature of `alpha`-hydrogen in aldehydes and ketones. As benzaldehyde has no `alpha`-hydrogen, benzaldehyde does not undergo Aldol condensation.
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