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Mechanisms of aldol condensation

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Mechanisms of aldol condensation
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Yogita Ingle 6 years, 11 months ago

The mechanism of aldol condensation initiates with the formation of carbanion intermediate. Refer to the steps below to observe the mechanism of aldol condensation in the presence of a base as a catalyst.

Aldol Condensation in Aldehydes with Base as a Catalyst

  • Step 1: Removal of α-hydrogen from the base
  • Step 2: The first step results in the formation of carbanion which undergoes a nucleophilic addition reaction with the carbonyl group present in the second molecule of the aldehyde (in this case ethanal). The second step results in the formation of the condensation product.
  • Step 3: Protonation of alkoxide ion will occur due to reaction with water.
  • Step 4: Heating of the aldol compound in the basic solution will help in dehydrating the product to form α β‐unsaturated aldehyde compound.
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