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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

What is the use of dilute NaOH in aldol condensation

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9 Years agoGrade 12
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Years ago
dear nihala
Hydroxide functions as a base and removes the acidic α-hydrogen giving the reactive enolate.
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