During a lab experiment on base-catalyzed condensation, which of the following aldehydes will fail to undergo Aldol condensation due to its structural configuration?
Q1. During a lab experiment on base-catalyzed condensation, which of the following aldehydes will fail to undergo Aldol condensation due to its structural configuration?
Answer: Trimethylacetaldehyde
Explanation: Aldol condensation requires alpha-hydrogens; trimethylacetaldehyde lacks them, whereas acetaldehyde and propanal possess them for the reaction.