Given below are two statements : Statements I : Acidity of…

Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid JEE Main 2024 Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 14, 2026

Given below are two statements :
Statements I : Acidity of -hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones is responsible for Aldol reaction. Statement II : Reaction between benzaldehyde and ethanal will NOT give Cross - Aldol product. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

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Aldehyde and ketones having acidic -hydrogen show aldol reaction

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