12 Questions
What drives aldol condensations to completion?
Exothermic detection
In a crossed aldol condensation, why must the compounds be carefully selected?
To avoid unwanted product mixtures
Why is benzaldehyde considered an excellent reagent for crossed aldol condensations?
It lacks alpha hydrogens
What type of condensation reaction is used for the synthesis of dibenzalacetone?
Claisen-Schmidt condensation
Why is it important for one of the reactants in a crossed aldol condensation to be particularly electrophilic toward enolates?
To prevent side reactions
What characteristic makes benzaldehyde suitable for crossed aldol condensations?
Lacks achydrogens
What is the purpose of the experiment described in the text?
To study the condensation reactions of organic compounds
Why is it important to wear departmentally approved safety goggles in the chemistry laboratory?
To prevent exposure to toxic compounds
What is a key feature of an aldol product?
Contains both an aldehyde group and an alcohol group
Which compound is mentioned as toxic and a suspected carcinogen?
Benzaldehyde
What type of molecules are combined in an aldol condensation reaction?
Carbonyl compounds
Why are hydrogens adjacent to a carbonyl group weakly acidic?
Due to resonance stabilization of resulting ions
Test your knowledge on synthesis, vacuum filtration, reaction yield measurement, melting point determination, and recrystallization of organic compounds. Stay safe by wearing departmentally approved safety goggles and gloves, and handling flammable, irritating, toxic, and corrosive substances with caution.
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