Consider the Steps in the Mechanism for a Base Catalyzed

question 14

Short Answer

Consider the steps in the mechanism for a base catalyzed aldol condensation. The _______ step in the base catalyzed aldol condensation is addition of an enolate to a carbonyl group.

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