Question

Explain in detail aldol condensation of aldehyde ​

Answer 1

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Aldol Condensation can be defined as an organic reaction in which enolate ion reacts with a carbonyl compound to form β-hydroxy ketone or β-hydroxy aldehyde, followed by dehydration to give a conjugated enone. Aldol Condensation plays a vital role in organic synthesis, creating a path to form carbon-carbon bonds.

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.