engineering chemistry MCQ #312

The product of aldol condensation of acetaldehyde is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #312

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of aldol condensation of acetaldehyde is?

    • A) Crotonaldehyde
    • B) But-2-enal
    • C) 3-Hydroxybutanal
    • D) Butanal

    Answer: 3-Hydroxybutanal

    Explanation: Aldol condensation involves nucleophilic addition of enolate to carbonyl group, forming β-hydroxy aldehyde.