24 Questions
Aldol condensation involves the mixture of aldehydes and ______
ketones
Aldol condensation is used extensively in organic synthesis to form C-C ______
bonds
The reaction is only possible between two components having ______-hydrogen
a
Enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon are part of the ______ mechanism
Aldol
What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?
To form C-C bonds and make bigger molecules
What does the term 'aldol' refer to in the context of aldol condensation?
Aldehyde and alcohol groups on the same molecule
What is the key requirement for a successful aldol condensation reaction to occur?
Two components having alpha-hydrogen
What are the main steps involved in the mechanism of aldol condensation?
Enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon
What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?
To form C-C bonds and make bigger molecules
What is the significance of the reaction between two components having a-hydrogen in aldol condensation?
It allows for the aldol condensation reaction to take place
Explain the mechanism involved in aldol condensation.
It involves enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon
What are two key reagents used in the experimental procedure for the synthesis of dibenzalacetone?
Ethanol and Benzaldehyde
Aldol condensation involves the mixture of aldehydes and ______
ketones
Aldol may occur between two aldehydes (aldols) or ______ in the presence of a catalytic base
ketones
The reaction is only possible between two components having ______-hydrogen
a
Aldols and ketols lose water in the presence of acid-forming ______ aldehydes or ketones
a-ß-unsaturated
The aldol condensation mixture involves the mixture of ______ and ketones
aldehydes
Enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon are part of the ______ mechanism
aldol
Aldols and ketols lose water in the presence of acid-forming a-ß-unsaturated ______ or ketones
aldehydes
Aldol may occur between two aldehydes (aldols) or ______ in the presence of a catalytic base
ketones
What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?
To form C-C bonds and make bigger molecules
Explain the mechanism involved in aldol condensation.
Involves enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon, leading to the formation of a-ß-unsaturated aldehydes or ketones and ß-hydroxy aldehydes or ketones.
What are the key reagents involved in the synthesis of dibenzalacetone?
Benzaldehyde and acetone
What role does a-hydrogen play in aldol condensation?
It is a key requirement for the reaction to be possible.
Learn the aldol condensation mixture of aldehydes and ketones in practical organic chemistry. This experiment is part of the second stage at Al Turath University's College of Pharmacy, with Assistant Lecturer Asmaa Edrees. Explore how aldol condensation is used to form C-C bonds and larger molecules.
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