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Write the steps in the mechanism of the base catalyzed condensation of the following compounds: A....

Write the steps in the mechanism of the base catalyzed condensation of the following compounds:

A. 2CH3CH2C(O)H

B.CH3C(O)CH3+2C6H5C(O)H

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  I think this is an aldol reaction; see the mechanism section at the link below.

Source(s):http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldol_conde...

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An aldol condensation is an organic reaction in which an enol or an enolate ion reacts with a carbonyl compound to form a ?-hydroxyaldehyde or ?-hydroxyketone, followed by a dehydration to give a conjugated enone.

Aldol condensation overview

Aldol condensations are important in organic synthesis, providing a good way to form carbon

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