Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2026
हिन्दीThe compound that CANNOT be obtained from the aldol condensation reaction shown below, is
Correct answer · Option 1
structure
Explanation
Aldol condensation between 3,3-dimethylcyclopentanone and benzaldehyde requires alpha-hydrogens from the ketone. Since 3,3-dimethylcyclopentanone has only one methyl-adjacent alpha-carbon with alpha-hydrogens, specific crossed aldol products are formed, ruling out certain structures.