The 1,4 -addition of active methylene compounds to α, β-unsaturated compounds in the presence of base (sodium ethoxide or piperidine)is referred as 'Michael addition'. The α, β-unsaturated compound is regarded as acceptor while reactive methylene compound as donor The mechanism of the reaction is given as, Which of the following statements is correct?

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The 1,4 -addition of active methylene compounds to α, β-unsaturated compounds in the presence of base (sodium ethoxide or piperidine)is referred as 'Michael addition'. The α, β-unsaturated compound is regarded as acceptor while reactive methylene compound as donor

The mechanism of the reaction is given as,

Which of the following statements is correct? (A) The protic solvent with alkoxide bases are used in the above reaction (B) Side reactions include Knoevenagel and aldol condensation (C) Enolate ion is formed during the reaction (D) All of the above are correct

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All the statements given above are correct