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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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What is the aldol condensation?
Options
A Reaction of an aldehyde with an alcohol
B Reaction of two aldehydes or ketones with an α-hydrogen in base to form a β-hydroxy carbonyl compound
Correct Answer
C Oxidation of an aldehyde
D Reduction of a ketone
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aldol condensation: two carbonyl compounds with α-hydrogens react in base to form a β-hydroxy aldehyde/ketone (aldol) which can dehydrate to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl.

Hint

Carbonyl + carbonyl → β-hydroxy carbonyl.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 655 of 1999
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