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Aldehydes that do not undergo aldol condensation are (1) Propanal (2) Trichloroethanal (3) Methanal (4) Ethanal (5) Benzaldehyde

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3 and 4 only
3 and 5 only
1,2 and 3 only
2 and 5 only

Solution :The carbonyl compound must contain an `alpha`-hydrogen atom, for it to undergo ALDOL condensation. However, formaldehyde, though CONTAINS no `alpha`-hydrogen atom yet undergoes abnormal aldol condensation in presence of LIME water.


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