A student attempts to perform an Aldol condensation in a basic medium. Which of the following compounds will fail to undergo this reaction?
Q1. A student attempts to perform an Aldol condensation in a basic medium. Which of the following compounds will fail to undergo this reaction?
Answer: Benzaldehyde
Explanation: Aldol condensation requires at least one alpha-hydrogen to form the enolate ion. Benzaldehyde lacks alpha-hydrogens and undergoes Cannizzaro reaction instead, failing this test.