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Question

In a reaction between acetophenone and formaldehyde using sodium ethoxide, which enolate attacks the electrophilic carbon?

Accepted Answer

The enolate from acetophenone attacks the formaldehyde carbonyl.

Answer

No reaction occurs because sodium ethoxide is non-nucleophilic.

Answer

The enolate from formaldehyde attacks the acetophenone carbonyl.

Answer

Both enolates attack each other simultaneously.