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Incorrect statement regarding base catalysed aldol condensation is/are

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a

In case of acetone at any concentration of it, formation of carbanion is slow step

b

When acetaldehyde is at fairly high concentration, slow step is formation of the carbanion(enolate)

c

Base catalysed dehydration of aldols follows E1CB mechanism

d

When acetaldehyde is at low concentration, slow step is nucleophilic attack of carbanion at carbonyl carbon

answer is C.

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In case of acetones at any concentration of it slow step is nucleophilic attack of carbanion at carbonyl carbon because ketones are less reactive in nucleophilic addition

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