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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does the α-hydrogen refer to in carbonyl compounds?
💡 Hint: Think about the location of the carbonyl group.
Question 2
Easy
What is formed from the aldol reaction?
💡 Hint: Check the identities of the starting materials.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary product of the aldol reaction between two moles of ethanal?
- 2-Methylbut-2-enal
- 3-Hydroxybutanal
- α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the starting material.
Question 2
Is the carbonyl group responsible for increasing the acidity of the adjacent hydrogen?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of electronegativity.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Predict the major products of self and cross-aldol condensation when benzaldehyde is used with both ethanal and propanal.
💡 Hint: Think about where the hydrogens are located.
Question 2
Provide a detailed mechanism for the formation of but-2-enal from the aldol reaction of two molecules of ethanal.
💡 Hint: Visualize the steps and the structures formed at each stage.
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