Question

Explain Aldol Condensation reaction?​

Answer 1

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The name aldol condensation is also commonly used, especially in biochemistry, to refer to just the first (addition) stage of the process—the aldol reaction itself—as catalyzed by aldolases. However, the aldol reaction is not formally a condensation reaction because it does not involve the loss of a small molecule.

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Answer 2

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Aldol condensation : Two molecules of aldehydes and ketones containing $\alpha-$ hydrogen atom, in the presence of dilute alkali, undergo condensation to form $\beta-$ hydroxyaldehyde or $\beta-$ hydroxyketone.

This reaction is called aldol condensation.