Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$ : Acidity of $\alpha$-hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones is responsible for Aldol reaction.
Statement $II$ : Reaction between benzaldehyde and ethanal will $NOT$ give Cross-$Aldol$ product.
In the light of above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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

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