MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #350

In a laboratory experiment, four different aldehydes are treated with dilute NaOH. Which of these will fail to produce an Aldol product?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #350

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a laboratory experiment, four different aldehydes are treated with dilute NaOH. Which of these will fail to produce an Aldol product?

    • A) Ethanal
    • B) Propanal
    • C) Butanal
    • D) Methanal

    Answer: Methanal

    Explanation: Aldol condensation requires at least one alpha-hydrogen. Formaldehyde (Methanal) lacks alpha-hydrogens and undergoes Cannizzaro instead of Aldol condensation.