Asked by Justice Maenetja on Sep 24, 2024
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Which of the following is another name for the product of an aldol condensation?
A) β-hydroxyaldehyde
B) α-hydroxyaldehyde
C) acetal
D) β-ketoester
E) 1,3-dialdehyde
Aldol Condensation
A chemical reaction in which an enol or an enolate ion reacts with a carbonyl compound to form a β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone, followed by a dehydration to give a conjugated enone.
- Assess aldol condensation reactions to determine the expected products.
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Nilam Chaudhary4 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The product of an aldol condensation is a β-hydroxyaldehyde (or β-hydroxyketone, depending on the starting materials), where the hydroxy group is on the carbon adjacent to the carbonyl group.
Learning Objectives
- Assess aldol condensation reactions to determine the expected products.