Problem: Which is not true of the aldol reaction? A) It accomplishes the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond. B) The key step in the mechanism is attack of the α-carbon atom of an enolate ion on a carbonyl carbon atom. C) Dehydration of the aldol product is often observed (an aldol condensation). D) The enolate is favored at equilibrium.
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Which is not true of the aldol reaction?
A) It accomplishes the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond.
B) The key step in the mechanism is attack of the α-carbon atom of an enolate ion on a carbonyl carbon atom.
C) Dehydration of the aldol product is often observed (an aldol condensation).
D) The enolate is favored at equilibrium.
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