Complete This Statement: a Major Difference Between the Aldol Condensation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Complete this statement: A major difference between the Aldol condensation and the Claisen condensation reactions is that

• A)the Aldol reaction involves substitution while the Claisen reaction involves addition.
• B)the Aldol reaction is acid catalyzed while the Claisen reaction is base-catalyzed.
• C)the Aldol reaction is base catalyzed while the Claisen reaction requires a full equivalent of base.
• D)the Aldol reaction is base catalyzed while the Claisen reaction is acid-catalyzed.

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