EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 8220100659461
Author: Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 31P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product of the given reaction has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Aldol addition is an reaction which occurs between two molecules of aldehydes or two molecules of ketones. Aldol reaction is a reversible reaction and occurs in the presence of a strong base like sodium hydroxide.

One molecule (aldehyde or ketone) acts a nucleophile and attacks the electrophilic carbon center of the other molecule to give the addition product.  The product is named β-hydroxy aldehyde if two aldehydes combine and β-hydroxy ketone if two ketones combine.

Mechanism for the aldol addition:

EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, Chapter 13, Problem 31P

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