Question

Why benzaldehyde does not undergo aldol condensation?

Answer 1

Benzaldehyde does not undergo aldol condensation whereas acetaldehyde does. ... Acetaldehyde has α-hydrogen atoms and undergoes aldol condensation. Benzaldehyde, which has no α-hydrogen atom, does not.

Answer 2

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Benzaldehyde does not undergo aldol condensation whereas acetaldehydedoes. ... Acetaldehyde has α-hydrogen atoms and undergoes aldol condensation. Benzaldehyde, which has no α-hydrogen atom, does not.