Which one of the following aldehydes will not form an aldol when treated with $dil. \, NaOH$?

  • A
    $CH_3CHO$
  • B
    $CH_3CH_2CHO$
  • C
    $(CH_3)_3CCHO$
  • D
    $C_6H_5CH_2CHO$

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