engineering chemistry MCQ #457

The product of the aldol condensation of ethanal is

engineering chemistry MCQ #457

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the aldol condensation of ethanal is

    • A) But-2-enal
    • B) Butanal
    • C) 2-Hydroxybutanal
    • D) Butan-1-ol

    Answer: But-2-enal

    Explanation: Aldol condensation involves the formation of a beta-hydroxy aldehyde, which then dehydrates to form an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde, but-2-enal.