Draw the full mechanism for the aldol condensation of benzaldehyde and acetone (in the presence of NaOH/H2O). a. What type of elimination occur for an aldol condensation reaction? b. What product must form before the elimination reaction can occur?
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Step 1: The benzaldehyde reacts with acetone in the presence of NaOH to form an enolate ion of acetone. Show more…
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