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  4. Aldol condensation of acetaldehyde involves the formation of which of the following intermediate

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Q. Aldol condensation of acetaldehyde involves the formation of which of the following intermediate

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Aldol condensation of aldehyde involves the formation of which of the carbanion as the reaction intermediate in the first step by removal of $\alpha H$ from the aldehyde by the base.
This enolate ion is resonance stabilised.
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