Aldol condensation is possible because
Correct answer: B. alpha hydrogens in carbonyls are acidic
- A. aldehydes are good oxidizing agents
- B. alpha hydrogens in carbonyls are acidic
- C. aldehydes are good reducing agent
- D. aldehydes can easily dehydrate
Explanation
It is possible because aldehydes and ketones with alpha hydrogens are acidic and can be deprotonated by a base to form nucleophiles. These nucleophiles can attack the carbonyl carbon of another aldehyde or ketone molecule, forming a new carbon-carbon bond. The mechanism is shown below.
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