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asmith134

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Consider the steps in the mechanism for a base catalyzed aldol condensation. The _______ step in the base catalyzed aldol condensation is addition of an enolate to a carbonyl group.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A Claisen condensation could be considered to the an ester analog of an aldol condensation.
 a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


emily12345

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

second
2nd

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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