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In Aldol condensation, what is the role of the base?
In Aldol condensation, what is the role of the base?
- To stabilize the enolate ion
- To deprotonate the alpha carbon of the carbonyl compound (correct)
- To increase the reaction temperature
- To act as a catalyst
What is the main product of a crossed aldol condensation between propanal and ethanal?
What is the main product of a crossed aldol condensation between propanal and ethanal?
- 3-hydroxypropanal
- 2-hydroxybutanal (correct)
- 2-hydroxypropanal
- 3-hydroxybutanal
What effect does using a strong base have on aldol condensation?
What effect does using a strong base have on aldol condensation?
- It decreases the reaction rate
- It has no effect on the reaction
- It promotes side reactions (correct)
- It increases the yield of the product
