Q17 / 120 · VITEEE 2016 · Chemistry

Acetophenone and Benzophenone can be distinguished by which of the following test

A
Knoeveangel reaction
B
Canizzaro's reaction
Correct answer
C
Aldol condensation
D
HVZ Reaction

Solution

Aldehydes and Ketones containing $\alpha$-hydrogen undergo aldol condensation, since benzophenone does not have $\alpha$-hydrogen hence do not undergo aldol condensation whereas acetophenone show this reaction due to presence of $\alpha-H$ atom.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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