Which of the Following Best Describes the Aldol Reaction

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the aldol reaction?

• A)Carbonyls and enolates act as nucleophiles.
• B)Carbonyls and enolates act as electrophiles.
• C)Carbonyls act as nucleophiles;enolates act as electrophiles.
• D)Carbonyls act as electrophiles;enolates act as nucleophiles.

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