Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement (I) : Vanillin  will react with NaOH and also with Tollen's reagent.

Statement (II) : Vanillin  will undergo self aldol condensation very easily. 

In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

(2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Answer 1

Correct option is: (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Vanillin does not give self - aldol reaction due to lack of acidic H for condensation.