Question

What is meant by Aldol? Give an example of the reaction.

Answer 1

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Aldol means a reaction which is useful in forming carbon bonding molecule..electrophyllic is an example of this reaction..

Answer 2

Aldol is the process in which a Ketone or aldehyde that will have one hydrogen atom attached to it will be reacted right under the catalyst dilutealkali in order to give p-hydroxy aldehydes or aldol which can be ketals or in usual cases ketones.

2CH3-CHO ----dil NaOH- CH3 - CH3OH - CH2 – CHO