during aldol condensation why only alpha hydrogen is taken? why not beta?
Asked by ABHINAV SHARMA | 18th Nov, 2012, 05:32: PM
Expert Answer:
Alpha hydrogen is more acidic then beta hydrogen hence Aldol condensation involves the removal of alpha hydrogen by the base and not beta hydrogen .
Answered by | 19th Nov, 2012, 05:12: PM
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