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Which of the following statements describes the first step in the mechanism of the aldol condensation?
Options
A An alpha hydrogen is abstracted by the base to form an enolate anion.
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B A nucleophilic base attacks the carbonyl carbon atom.
C The carbonyl oxygen is protonated by the base ion.
D The alpha hydrogen is abstracted by an acid to the enolate anion.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The first step in aldol condensation is the abstraction of an alpha hydrogen by a base to form an enolate anion. This enolate then attacks the carbonyl carbon of another molecule.

Hint

What is the first step in aldol condensation?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1426 of 1999
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