Which of the following compounds can be prepared by an aldol condensation by treating a single carbonyl compound with base?
A)1
B)2
C)3

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Which of the following compounds can be prepared by an aldol condensation by treating a single carbonyl compound with base? 
A)1 
B)2 
C)3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Only compound 1 has two carbonyl moieties that can undergo the aldol condensation reaction with the help of a base. Compounds 2, 3 and 4 do not have any other carbonyl group to condense with within the molecule.

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