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 statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Hint:

Aromatic aldehydes generally do not undergo self-aldol condensation due to the lack of an active hydrogen atom, which is required for the reaction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Vanillin does not give self-aldol reaction due to the lack of acidic H for condensation. 
It will react with NaOH and Tollen’s reagent, thus making Statement I correct. 
Statement II is incorrect because vanillin does not undergo self-aldol condensation easily.