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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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  • Aldol condensation will not be observed in

    A
    Ethanal
    B
    Hexanal
    C
    Phenyl acetaldehyde
    D
    Chloral

  • Cross aldol condensation occurs between

    A
    Two same aldehydes
    B
    Two same ketones
    C
    Two different aldehydes and ketones
    D
    None of these

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