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Question

Given an aldol reaction between acetone and benzaldehyde using LDA, what is the major product?

Accepted Answer

A beta-hydroxy ketone with the enolate attacking the aldehyde carbonyl.

Answer

An alcohol with no carbonyl groups.

Answer

A diketone compound.

Answer

A beta-hydroxy ketone with the aldehyde attacking the enolate carbon.