Why Is the Aldol Reaction Often Called an Aldol Condensation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why is the Aldol reaction often called an Aldol condensation?

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

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