9] Sodium ethoxide can be used in the Aldol condensation reaction. Could LDA be used? Why or why not? [10 pts]
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Sodium ethoxide is an alkoxide, which is a strong base and a relatively weak nucleophile. LDA, on the other hand, is a very strong, non-nucleophilic base. Now, let's consider the Aldol condensation reaction. The reaction involves the formation of an enolate ion Show more…
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