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In the aldol condensation of acetaldehyde and acetone in dilute alkali, the carbanion source will beA. acetaldehydeB. acetoneC. Both (a) and (b)D. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Acetone generates carbanion because carbonyl group of acetaldehyde acts as a better nucleophile acceptor than acetone.


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