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Chemistry Forums for Students => Organic Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: pavel747 on March 16, 2007, 04:42:55 AM

Title: Aldol condensation reaction
Post by: pavel747 on March 16, 2007, 04:42:55 AM
Please explain me Aldol condensation reaction in a easy way.i find it difficult.
Title: Re: Aldol condensation reaction
Post by: Dan on March 16, 2007, 04:51:22 AM
You shouldn't cross post.

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Title: Re: Aldol condensation reaction
Post by: kayamusty on March 16, 2007, 12:40:11 PM
you should break off the asidic proton (alfa proton)of alhdehit or keton by using a strong base. after that attack the other carbonil group.