Why Is the Aldol Reaction Often Called an Aldol Condensation

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why is the Aldol reaction often called an Aldol condensation?

• A)The initially formed b-hydroxy carbonyl compound loses a hydroxyl group.
• B)The initially formed b-hydroxy carbonyl compound loses an oxygen atom.
• C)The initially formed b-hydroxy carbonyl compound loses a hydrogen atom.
• D)The initially formed b-hydroxy carbonyl compound loses water.

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