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aldol
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![[Post New]](/templates/default/images/icon_minipost_new.gif) 4 Apr 2008 23:00:34 IST
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The imp step in aldol condensation is the formation of carbanion. carbanion is formed only if there is a  -hydrogen. In acataldehyde we've alpha hydrogen hence it forms carbanion which then reacts with benzaldehyde to give you the product.
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