Question

convert acetaldehyde to crotonaldehyde with step wise mechanism

Answer 1

Answer:

By aldol condensation reaction, acetaldehyde can be converted into crotonaldehyde. -hydroxy ketone, followed by dehydration to give a conjugated alkene. This reaction is carried out in alkaline medium.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

By aldol condensation reaction, acetaldehyde can be converted into crotonaldehyde.

When two molecules of an aldehyde or a ketone combines to form a - hydroxy aldehyde or -hydroxy ketone, followed by dehydration to give a conjugated alkene. This reaction is carried out in alkaline medium. This reaction is named as aldol condensation reaction.

The reaction 2 moles of acetaldehyde reacting together to form crotonaldehyde is given in the image below.

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