The Second Step in the Base Catalyzed Aldol Condensation Is $\alpha$

question 35

Multiple Choice

The second step in the base catalyzed aldol condensation is:

• A) formation of the enolate ion
• B) addition of an enolate to a carbonyl group
• C) protonation of the alkoxide ion
• D) protonation of the carbonyl oxygen
• E) loss of a proton from the \(\alpha\) carbon

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