Experiment 1 Aldol Condensation - Synthesis of Dibenzalacetone

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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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?

To form C-C bonds and make bigger molecules Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'aldol' refer to in the context of aldol condensation?

Aldehyde and alcohol groups on the same molecule Signup and view all the answers

What is the key requirement for a successful aldol condensation reaction to occur?

Two components having alpha-hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

What are the main steps involved in the mechanism of aldol condensation?

Enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?

To form C-C bonds and make bigger molecules Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Explain the mechanism involved in aldol condensation.

It involves enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon Signup and view all the answers

What are two key reagents used in the experimental procedure for the synthesis of dibenzalacetone?

Ethanol and Benzaldehyde Signup and view all the answers

Aldol condensation involves the mixture of aldehydes and ______

ketones Signup and view all the answers

Aldol may occur between two aldehydes (aldols) or ______ in the presence of a catalytic base

ketones Signup and view all the answers

The reaction is only possible between two components having ______-hydrogen

a Signup and view all the answers

Aldols and ketols lose water in the presence of acid-forming ______ aldehydes or ketones

a-ß-unsaturated Signup and view all the answers

The aldol condensation mixture involves the mixture of ______ and ketones

aldehydes Signup and view all the answers

Enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon are part of the ______ mechanism

aldol Signup and view all the answers

Aldols and ketols lose water in the presence of acid-forming a-ß-unsaturated ______ or ketones

aldehydes Signup and view all the answers

Aldol may occur between two aldehydes (aldols) or ______ in the presence of a catalytic base

ketones Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?

To form C-C bonds and make bigger molecules Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key reagents involved in the synthesis of dibenzalacetone?

Benzaldehyde and acetone Signup and view all the answers

What role does a-hydrogen play in aldol condensation?

It is a key requirement for the reaction to be possible. Signup and view all the answers

Experiment 1 Aldol Condensation - Synthesis of Dibenzalacetone

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Aldol condensation involves the mixture of aldehydes and ______

Aldol condensation is used extensively in organic synthesis to form C-C ______

The reaction is only possible between two components having ______-hydrogen

Enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon are part of the ______ mechanism

What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?

What does the term 'aldol' refer to in the context of aldol condensation?

What is the key requirement for a successful aldol condensation reaction to occur?

What are the main steps involved in the mechanism of aldol condensation?

What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?

What is the significance of the reaction between two components having a-hydrogen in aldol condensation?

Explain the mechanism involved in aldol condensation.

What are two key reagents used in the experimental procedure for the synthesis of dibenzalacetone?

Aldol condensation involves the mixture of aldehydes and ______

Aldol may occur between two aldehydes (aldols) or ______ in the presence of a catalytic base

The reaction is only possible between two components having ______-hydrogen

Aldols and ketols lose water in the presence of acid-forming ______ aldehydes or ketones

The aldol condensation mixture involves the mixture of ______ and ketones

Enolate formation and nucleophilic attack at a carbonyl carbon are part of the ______ mechanism

Aldols and ketols lose water in the presence of acid-forming a-ß-unsaturated ______ or ketones

Aldol may occur between two aldehydes (aldols) or ______ in the presence of a catalytic base

What is the purpose of aldol condensation in organic synthesis?

Explain the mechanism involved in aldol condensation.

What are the key reagents involved in the synthesis of dibenzalacetone?

What role does a-hydrogen play in aldol condensation?

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