Which One of the Following Compounds Does Not Undergo an Aldol

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following compounds does not undergo an aldol addition reaction in the presence of aqueous sodium hydroxide?

• A) butanal
• B) 2-methylbutanal
• C) 3-methylpentanal
• D) 2,2-dimethylbutanal
• E) pentanal

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