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Formaldehyde does not take part in Aldol condensation. Why?

The basic requirement for Aldol condensation is presence of hydrogen. Formaldehyde i.e. HCHO does not have any hydrogen. Therefore, formaldehyde does not take part in Aldol condensation.


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