What is the Aldol addition product of the following reaction? 2 [propanal structure] --(NaOH, H2O / 0 °C)--> a) [structure] b) [structure] c) [structure] d) [structure]
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First, we need to identify the enolate ion that will be formed in the presence of NaOH. The enolate ion will be formed by deprotonating the alpha carbon (the carbon next to the carbonyl group) of the ketone. In this case, the enolate ion will have a negative Show more…
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