Question

Both acetaldehyde and acetone (individually) undergo which of the following reactions?
A. Iodoform Reaction
B. Cannizzaro Reaction
C. Aldol Condensation
D. Tollen's Test
E. Clemmensen Reduction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, C and E Only
• B. B, C and D Only
• C. C and E Only
• D. A, B and D Only

Hint:

When dealing with organic compounds, keep track of the common reactions they undergo, like Tollen’s test for aldehydes or the Iodoform reaction for methyl ketones.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let's analyze each reaction:

A. Iodoform Reaction:
Acetaldehyde ($ CH_3CHO $) contains a $ CH_3CO- $ group and thus gives a positive iodoform test.
Acetone ($ CH_3COCH_3 $) also contains a $ CH_3CO- $ group and thus gives a positive iodoform test.
Conclusion: Both acetaldehyde and acetone undergo the iodoform reaction.

B. Cannizzaro Reaction:
The Cannizzaro reaction is given by aldehydes that do not have an α-hydrogen. Acetaldehyde has α-hydrogens and thus does not undergo the Cannizzaro reaction.
Acetone is a ketone and thus cannot undergo the Cannizzaro reaction.
Conclusion: Neither acetaldehyde nor acetone undergoes the Cannizzaro reaction.

C. Aldol Condensation:
The aldol condensation is given by aldehydes and ketones having at least one α-hydrogen. Acetaldehyde has α-hydrogens and thus undergoes aldol condensation.
Acetone also has α-hydrogens and thus undergoes aldol condensation.
Conclusion: Both acetaldehyde and acetone undergo aldol condensation.

D. Tollen's Test:
Tollen's test is given by aldehydes. Acetaldehyde is an aldehyde and thus gives a positive Tollen's test.
Acetone is a ketone and does not give the Tollen's test.
Conclusion: Only acetaldehyde undergoes the Tollen's test.

E. Clemmensen Reduction:
The Clemmensen reduction is used to reduce aldehydes and ketones to alkanes. Both acetaldehyde and acetone undergo Clemmensen reduction.
Conclusion: Both acetaldehyde and acetone undergo Clemmensen reduction.

Final Conclusion:
The reactions that both acetaldehyde and acetone undergo are: Iodoform reaction (A), Aldol condensation (C), and Clemmensen reduction (E).

Final Answer:
The final answer is $ A,\ C\ \text{and}\ E\ \text{only} $.