engineering chemistry MCQ #576

The product of the aldol condensation of acetaldehyde is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #576

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the aldol condensation of acetaldehyde is?

    • A) CH₃CH=CHCHO
    • B) CH₃CH₂CH₂CHO
    • C) CH₃COCH₃
    • D) CH₃COCH₂CHO

    Answer: CH₃CH=CHCHO

    Explanation: Aldol condensation involves the formation of a β-hydroxy aldehyde, which dehydrates to give an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde.