Solution: 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.
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.
