Question

Statement -I: `(CH_(3))_(2)CHCHO` mainly undergoes Cannizzare reaction when heated with strong alkali.
Statement-II:Steric hindrance prevents aldol condensation.
A. Both the statements are true and statement- II is the correct explanation of statement -I.
B. Both statements are true but statement -II is not the correct explanation of statement -I.
C. Statement-I is true but statement -II is falsae
D. Statement -I is false but statement- II is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - 1
`(CH_(3))_(2)CHCHOoverset(OH^(-))to(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH_(2)OH+(CH_(3))_(2)CHCOO^(-)`