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Aldol condensation of acetaldehyde involves the formation of which of the following intermediate

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a

Acetate ion

b

A carbanion

c

A carbonium ion

d

A free radical

answer is B.

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Aldol condensation of aldehyde involves the formation of the carbanion as the reaction intermediate in the first step by removal of α-H from the aldehyde by the base. This enolate ion is resonance stabilized.

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Aldol condensation of acetaldehyde involves the formation of which of the following intermediate