Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Aldehydes and ketones undergo aldol condensation due to the presence of α-hydrogen.
Reason (R): The acidity of α-hydrogen atoms in carbonyl compounds is enhanced by the electron withdrawing effect of the carbonyl group.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The assertion and reason both are true; aldehydes and ketones undergo aldol condensation due to the acidic nature of α-hydrogen, which is explained by the electron withdrawing effect of the carbonyl group as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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